Samson vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Samson Rank #523

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Wade mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Samson and Wade boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.