Grady vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#371
Total SSA Count
882
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gray, Grade

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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

Grady Rank #371
Samson Rank #523

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #523 for Samson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grady ___

  • Grady James
  • Grady Lee
  • Grady Scott
  • Grady Allen
  • Grady Thomas
  • Grady Patrick

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 Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Samson more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Grady and Samson mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Grady and Samson boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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