Scott vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Scott Rank #566

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Scott or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Scott and Samson mean?

Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Scott and Samson boy or girl names?

Scott is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.