Shane vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shane

Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Shane Rank #602

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Shane or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Shane and Samson mean?

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

Are Shane and Samson boy or girl names?

Shane is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.