Noah vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Noah Rank #2
Samson Rank #523

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #523 for Samson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

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 Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Samson more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Noah and Samson mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Noah and Samson boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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