Samson vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Reed mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Reed boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.