Davis vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

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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

Davis Rank #646
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #646 for Davis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davis ___

  • Davis James
  • Davis Lee
  • Davis Gray
  • Davis Cole
  • Davis Scott
  • Davis Flynn

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 Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Samson mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davis and Samson boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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