Zander vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Zander Rank #379

Samson Rank #523

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Zander or Samson more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Zander and Samson mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zander and Samson boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.