Ridge vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ridge

Boy #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#529
Total SSA Count
563
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rid, Riy, Riie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ridge Rank #529
Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #529 for Ridge.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ridge ___

  • Ridge James
  • Ridge Cole
  • Ridge Allen
  • Ridge Wayne
  • Ridge Thomas
  • Ridge Owen

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 Ridge

River Aspen Brooks Wren Sage

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Ridge at #529 in the United States.

What do Ridge and Samson mean?

Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ridge and Samson boy or girl names?

Ridge is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.

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