Dennis vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#708
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Denny, Den

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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

Dennis Rank #708
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #708 for Dennis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dennis ___

  • Dennis James
  • Dennis Michael
  • Dennis Paul
  • Dennis Lee
  • Dennis Ray
  • Dennis Alan

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 Dennis

Kevin Patrick Karen Sharon Gary

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dennis or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Samson mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dennis and Samson boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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