Samson vs Russell

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 #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Samson Rank #523

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Russell mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Samson and Russell boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.