Liam vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Samson Rank #523

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #523 for Samson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam 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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Samson more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Liam and Samson mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Samson boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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