Samson vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Samson Rank #523

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Sullivan mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Samson and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.