Shawn vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shawn Rank #639

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Shawn or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Shawn and Samson mean?

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

Are Shawn and Samson boy or girl names?

Shawn is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.