Shamshon
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shamshon first appeared in US Social Security records in 2018.
Over 23 babies have been named Shamshon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamshon is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #27,587 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,587
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shamshon
Shamshon is a boy name .
Shamshon is currently ranked #27,587 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamshon include Sha, Sham, Shamy, Shamie, Shams, Shamsy, Shamsie, Hon, Hony, Honie, Shy, and Shie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamshon include Shamar, Shamir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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