Samson vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Samson Rank #523

Shawn Rank #639

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Samson or Shawn more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Samson and Shawn mean?

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

Are Samson and Shawn boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.