Samson vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samson Rank #523

Salem Rank #635

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Samson or Salem more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Samson and Salem mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Salem boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.