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Samson vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Raphael mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Raphael boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.

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