Jayson vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Jayson Rank #623
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #623 for Jayson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jayson ___

  • Jayson Lee
  • Jayson Michael
  • Jayson Alexander
  • Jayson James
  • Jayson Tyler
  • Jayson Andre

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 Jayson

Jayden Logan Madison Emma Jace

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayson or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Jayson at #623 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Samson mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jayson and Samson boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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