Samson vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Samson Rank #523

Zander Rank #379

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Samson or Zander more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Zander mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Samson and Zander boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.