Samson vs Porter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Boy #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gatekeeper, doorman"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Porter Rank #616

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #616 for Porter.

Is Samson or Porter more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Samson and Porter mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Samson and Porter boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.