Samson vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samson Rank #523

Sam Rank #652

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Samson or Sam more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Samson and Sam mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Sam boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.