Samson vs Theodore

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

Samson Rank #523
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #523 for Samson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samson ___

  • Samson James
  • Samson Lee
  • Samson David
  • Samson Ray
  • Samson Cole
  • Samson Grant

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Theodore mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Samson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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