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Samson

male

Meaning

"Like the Sun"

A biblical name borne by a judge of Israel, it conveys imagery of strength and remains used across Jewish and Christian communities.

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Popularity History of Samson

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#522Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#522

Samson was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+41

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Samson Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Samson.

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al-ig-ZAN-der

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Baby Name Lists That Include Samson

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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