Samson vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Samson Rank #523

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Stephen mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Samson and Stephen boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.