Briggs vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#327
Total SSA Count
1,057
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Brigg

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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

Briggs Rank #327
Samson Rank #523

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #523 for Samson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Briggs ___

  • Briggs James
  • Briggs Allen
  • Briggs Thomas
  • Briggs Lee
  • Briggs Alexander

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 Briggs

Brooks Hayes Reid Collins Greer

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Briggs or Samson more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Samson mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Briggs and Samson boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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