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Samson vs Sutton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Sutton Rank #442

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Sutton more popular?

Sutton is more popular, ranked #442 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Sutton mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Sutton means "southern settlement, south farm" (Old English (suð + tun) origin).

Are Samson and Sutton boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Sutton is primarily a boy name.

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