Samson vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Samson Rank #523

Shane Rank #602

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Samson or Shane more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Samson and Shane mean?

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

Are Samson and Shane boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.