Dax vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dax

Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#640
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Dax Rank #640
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #640 for Dax.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dax ___

  • Dax James
  • Dax Cole
  • Dax Lee
  • Dax Michael
  • Dax River
  • Dax Stone

Samson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dax or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Dax and Samson mean?

Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dax and Samson boy or girl names?

Dax is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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