Hugo vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugo

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#405
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hugh, Hugs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hugo Rank #405
Samson Rank #523

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #523 for Samson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hugo ___

  • Hugo James
  • Hugo Alexander
  • Hugo William
  • Hugo Felix
  • Hugo Sebastian
  • Hugo Edmund

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 Hugo

Violet Arthur Beatrice Jasper Matilda

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hugo or Samson more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Hugo and Samson mean?

Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hugo and Samson boy or girl names?

Hugo is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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