Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Samson
Samson is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Samson — a boy name from the Hebrew tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Sanjuana is on your shortlist, Samson belongs in the same conversation.
Samson meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Samson has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Samson to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Samson as S·A·M·S·O·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Samson is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Samson variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Samsona, Samsone, Samsony, Samso.
- Nicknames: Sam and S.
- Middle names: Pair Samson with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Samson middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Sanjuana, Sampson, Sunshine, Shimon, Sanjuanita — full picks on the sibling names for Samson guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Samson? Browse our names like Samson guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Samson
What does the name Samson mean?
Samson has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Samson?
Samson originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Samson?
Samson has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Samson a boy's or girl's name?
Samson is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Samson in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Samson sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Samson?
Names that share Samson's sound and style include Sanjuana, Sampson, Sunshine, Shimon, Sanjuanita.
What middle names pair well with Samson?
Good middle-name fits for Samson pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Samson is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Samson is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Samson?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Samson share its rhythm without rhyming — Sanjuana, Sampson, Sunshine all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.