Delilah vs Summer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delilah

Girl #50 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#50
Total SSA Count
4,240
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deli, Lilah, Lila

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Summer

Girl #142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born in summer"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#142
Total SSA Count
2,065
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sum, Sunny

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Delilah Rank #50
Summer Rank #142

Delilah is more popular, ranked #50 vs #142 for Summer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delilah ___

  • Delilah Rose
  • Delilah Grace
  • Delilah Jane
  • Delilah Mae
  • Delilah Faith
  • Delilah Claire

Summer ___

  • Summer Grace
  • Summer Rain
  • Summer Jade
  • Summer Willow
  • Summer Faye
  • Summer Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delilah

Samson Solomon Jezebel Iris Violet

If you choose Summer

Autumn River Skye Finn Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delilah or Summer more popular?

Delilah is more popular, ranked #50 compared to Summer at #142 in the United States.

What do Delilah and Summer mean?

Delilah means "From the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah was the lover of Samson, who cut his hair to rob him of his strength" (Biblical origin). Summer means "born in summer" (English origin).

Are Delilah and Summer boy or girl names?

Delilah is primarily a girl name. Summer is primarily a girl name.

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