Samson vs Tripp

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

Tripp

Boy #511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (son)"

Origin: American English tradition

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#511
Total SSA Count
596
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trip

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Tripp Rank #511

Tripp is more popular, ranked #511 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

Tripp ___

  • Tripp James
  • Tripp Alexander
  • Tripp William
  • Tripp Henry
  • Tripp Mitchell
  • Tripp Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

If you choose Tripp

Tatum Blake Brooks Sloane Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Tripp more popular?

Tripp is more popular, ranked #511 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Tripp mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Tripp means "the third (son)" (American English tradition origin).

Are Samson and Tripp boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Tripp is primarily a boy name.

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