Samson vs Preston

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 #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Preston mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Preston boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.