Kamden vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kamden

Boy #629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"winding valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#629
Total SSA Count
446
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kam, Kade

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Kamden Rank #629
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #629 for Kamden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kamden ___

  • Kamden Lee
  • Kamden James
  • Kamden Michael
  • Kamden Ryder
  • Kamden 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 Kamden

Brayden Wyatt Nolan Brielle Layla

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kamden or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Kamden at #629 in the United States.

What do Kamden and Samson mean?

Kamden means "winding valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kamden and Samson boy or girl names?

Kamden is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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