Chaim vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chaim

Boy #694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, the living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#694
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hy, Hymie, Chai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chaim Rank #694
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #694 for Chaim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chaim ___

  • Chaim David
  • Chaim Moshe
  • Chaim Yitzchak
  • Chaim Noam
  • Chaim Asher
  • Chaim Eitan

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 Chaim

Rivka Miriam Moshe Devorah Menachem

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaim or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Chaim at #694 in the United States.

What do Chaim and Samson mean?

Chaim means "life, the living" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chaim and Samson boy or girl names?

Chaim is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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