Samson vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Samson Rank #523

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Sterling mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Sterling boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.