Sullivan vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Sullivan Rank #340

Samson Rank #523

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Sullivan or Samson more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Samson mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sullivan and Samson boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.