Cassian vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cass, Cas

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cassian Rank #617
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #617 for Cassian.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassian ___

  • Cassian James
  • Cassian Alexander
  • Cassian Oliver
  • Cassian Alaric
  • Cassian Frederick
  • Cassian Julian

Samson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cassian

Sebastian Dorian Vivienne Isolde Adrian

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Samson mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cassian and Samson boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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