Samson vs Tyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"firebrand"

Origin: Old French

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Samson Rank #523

Tyson Rank #461

Tyson is more popular, ranked #461 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Tyson more popular?

Tyson is more popular, ranked #461 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Tyson mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Tyson means "firebrand" (Old French origin).

Are Samson and Tyson boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Tyson is primarily a boy name.