Madden vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#690
Total SSA Count
392
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mad, Maddie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Madden Rank #690
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #690 for Madden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madden ___

  • Madden James
  • Madden Lee
  • Madden Scott
  • Madden Cole
  • Madden Blake
  • Madden Quinn

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 Madden

Brayden Caden Paige Riley Declan

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madden or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Samson mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Madden and Samson boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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