Garrett vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#563
Total SSA Count
527
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gary, Gar

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Garrett Rank #563
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #563 for Garrett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garrett ___

  • Garrett James
  • Garrett Lee
  • Garrett Thomas
  • Garrett Allen
  • Garrett Wade
  • Garrett Cole

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 Garrett

Riley Connor Paige Trevor Haley

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrett or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Garrett and Samson mean?

Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Garrett and Samson boy or girl names?

Garrett is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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