Julius vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Jule

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Samson Rank #523

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 vs #523 for Samson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

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 Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Samson more popular?

Julius is more popular, ranked #390 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Julius and Samson mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Julius and Samson boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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