Samson
s(a)-mson,
sam-son
US Popularity:1198
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:sun, sun child
Samson is a boy’s name that derives from the Hebrew word shemesh, meaning "sun” or “sun child.” A strong masculine name with important religious connotations, Samson appears in the Hebrew Bible as a champion of the Israelites. Samson is blessed with supernatural strength that resides in his hair, and which his mistress Delilah famously cuts in an act of betrayal. Samson is a great choice for baby if you plan to raise him in the Jewish faith. It has the added bonus of allowing you to call him by the nickname Sam, while ensuring he has a more unique given name than the more common Samuel.
Samson Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Samson is currently #1263 on The Bump
Boy:Samson is currently #341 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Samson is currently #1198 in U.S. births
Boy:Samson is currently #417 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1198
in 2022
+ 14
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Samson
Behind the Name, Samson, May 2020
Britannica, Samson, January 2024
Abarim Publications, Samson, November 2023
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