Enoch vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enoch

Boy #719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dedicated, initiated"

Origin: Hebrew Chanokh

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#719
Total SSA Count
367
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eno, Nock

Playground Safety Score

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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

Enoch Rank #719
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #719 for Enoch.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enoch ___

  • Enoch James
  • Enoch David
  • Enoch William
  • Enoch Isaiah
  • Enoch Elias
  • Enoch Samuel

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 Enoch

Ezra Silas Miriam Esther Elijah

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enoch or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Enoch at #719 in the United States.

What do Enoch and Samson mean?

Enoch means "dedicated, initiated" (Hebrew Chanokh origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Enoch and Samson boy or girl names?

Enoch is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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