Stephen vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Stephen Rank #378

Samson Rank #523

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Stephen or Samson more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Samson mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Samson boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.