Sean vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

✓ All Clear

Sean Rank #437

Samson Rank #523

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Sean or Samson more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Sean and Samson mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Samson boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.