Bradley vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#365
Total SSA Count
906
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brad

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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
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

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Popularity Comparison

Bradley Rank #365
Samson Rank #523

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #523 for Samson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bradley ___

  • Bradley James
  • Bradley Scott
  • Bradley Allen
  • Bradley Michael
  • Bradley Thomas
  • Bradley Lee

Samson ___

  • Samson James
  • Samson Lee
  • Samson David
  • Samson Ray
  • Samson Cole
  • Samson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bradley

Brandon Tyler Ashley Megan Derek

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley or Samson more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Samson mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bradley and Samson boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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