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Travis vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Travis

Boy #362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crossing, toll bridge operator"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
914
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Travis Rank #362
Samson Rank #523

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Travis or Samson more popular?

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Travis and Samson mean?

Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Travis and Samson boy or girl names?

Travis is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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