Sterling vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sterling

Boy #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Sterling Rank #373

Samson Rank #523

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Sterling or Samson more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Sterling and Samson mean?

Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sterling and Samson boy or girl names?

Sterling is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.