Anderson vs Samaria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
943
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Anders, Ander

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Samaria

Girl #1,718 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"watch mountain, guardian"

Origin: Hebrew Shomron

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anderson Rank #357
Samaria Rank #1,718

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #1718 for Samaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anderson ___

  • Anderson James
  • Anderson Lee
  • Anderson Blake
  • Anderson Cole
  • Anderson Reid
  • Anderson Grant

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anderson

Harrison Parker Quinn Elliot Sloane

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson or Samaria more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Samaria at #1718 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Samaria mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Anderson and Samaria boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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