Samson vs Sylas

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 #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Samson Rank #523

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Sylas mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Samson and Sylas boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.