Kane vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kane

Boy #432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"battle, warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh Hawaiian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#432
Total SSA Count
731
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Kane Rank #432
Samson Rank #523

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 vs #523 for Samson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kane ___

  • Kane James
  • Kane Alexander
  • Kane William
  • Kane Michael
  • Kane Thomas
  • Kane Joseph

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 Kane

Finn Rory Declan Sloane Maeve

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kane or Samson more popular?

Kane is more popular, ranked #432 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Kane and Samson mean?

Kane means "battle, warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kane and Samson boy or girl names?

Kane is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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