Samson vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Samson Rank #523

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Sean mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Samson and Sean boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.