Wilson vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English 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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Wilson Rank #645

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Samson mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilson and Samson boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.