Samson vs Zakai

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

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Zakai

Boy #603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent, righteous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#603
Total SSA Count
472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Zak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Zakai Rank #603

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #603 for Zakai.

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

Zakai ___

  • Zakai Eli
  • Zakai Noah
  • Zakai Asher
  • Zakai Levi
  • Zakai James
  • Zakai Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samson

Delilah Solomon Elijah Noah Naomi

If you choose Zakai

Eliana Miriam Noa Ari Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Zakai more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Zakai at #603 in the United States.

What do Samson and Zakai mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Zakai means "pure, innocent, righteous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samson and Zakai boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Zakai is primarily a boy name.

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