Samson Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Hebrew Bible, Samson is the name of the Israelites champion.

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A Deep Dive

Samson Overview

Meaning

Sun

Gender

Boy

Origin

Hebrew

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew name “Shimshon,” meaning “sun” or “service.”

Pronunciation

/ˈsæmsən/

Popularity

Samson is relatively popular in the United States and has a notable presence in England and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Samson ranked #567 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

9 (Humanitarian, Selfless, Creative)

Name Styles

Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Traditional

Associated Traits

Strong, brave, charismatic, determined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Samson is a significant biblical figure known for his supernatural strength, which he lost when Delilah cut his hair. He is considered one of the last judges of Israel.

Name Day

July 28th (France), June 27th (Romania), July 10th (Poland)
A Deep Dive

Samson Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Sampson, Sanson, Samuele, Samuil, Shimson, Samsen, Samsonius

Common Nicknames

Sam, Sammy, Son, Sams, Sonny, Sanny, Sosa

Diminutives

Sam, Sammy, Son

Famous People

  • Samson Raphaelson
    (American Playwright)
  • Samson Siasia
    (Nigerian Football Coach)
  • Samson Ebukam
    (Nigerian-American Football Player)
  • Samson Abramsky
    (British Scientist)
  • Samson Kitur
    (Kenyan Athlete)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Samson and Delilah"
    (Film)
  • Samson
    ("The Venture Bros.," TV Series)
  • Samson
    ("Stargate SG-1," TV Series)
  • "Samson"
    (Film)
  • Samson
    ("Samson and Sally," Animated Film)

Places

  • Samson City
    (Alabama, USA)
  • Samson Suburb
    (Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia)
  • Point Samson Settlement
    (Western Australia, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Samson?

Samson means “sun,” indicating a person with a radiant and devoted personality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Samson?

The name Samson has its origins in Hebrew, derived from the word “shemesh,” which means “sun.”

Samson Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Samson in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5902021#5832022#5672023
Top 3 Rankings#5462018#5652020#5672023

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Samson

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023567
(+16 from 2022)
512
(+23 from 2022)
0.02796
2022583
(+7 from 2021)
489
(+18 from 2021)
0.02611
2021590
(-25 from 2020)
471
(-24 from 2020)
0.02514
2020565
(+9 from 2019)
495
(+9 from 2019)
0.02676
2019574
(-28 from 2018)
486
(-26 from 2018)
0.02529
2018546
(+56 from 2017)
512
(+73 from 2017)
0.02634
2017602
(-27 from 2016)
439
(-42 from 2016)
0.02218
2016575
(+43 from 2015)
481
(+47 from 2015)
0.02375
2015618
(+9 from 2014)
434
(+14 from 2014)
0.02123
2014627
(+42 from 2013)
420
(+60 from 2013)
0.02050
2013669
(+132 from 2012)
360
(+80 from 2012)
0.01782
2012801
(+66 from 2011)
280
(+37 from 2011)
0.01380
2011867
(-7 from 2010)
243
(-1 from 2010)
0.01196
2010860
(+14 from 2009)
244
(+3 from 2009)
0.01188
2009874
(+69 from 2008)
241
(+27 from 2008)
0.01136
2008943
(-52 from 2007)
214
(-11 from 2007)
0.00981
2007891
(-1 from 2006)
225
(+5 from 2006)
0.01016
2006890
(+203 from 2005)
220
(+69 from 2005)
0.01003
20051093
(-139 from 2004)
151
(-25 from 2004)
0.00710
2004954
(+47 from 2003)
176
(+18 from 2003)
0.00833
20031001
(-112 from 2002)
158
(-25 from 2002)
0.00752
2002889
(+18 from 2001)
183
(+10 from 2001)
0.00885
2001907
(-12 from 2000)
173
(-1 from 2000)
0.00836
2000895
(+45 from 1999)
174
(+19 from 1999)
0.00833
1999940
(+55 from 1998)
155
(+17 from 1998)
0.00760
1998995
(-23 from 1997)
138
(+3 from 1997)
0.00681
1997972
(+77 from 1996)
135
(+19 from 1996)
0.00676
19961049
(-44 from 1995)
116
(-6 from 1995)
0.00579
19951005
(-41 from 1994)
122
(-9 from 1994)
0.00607
1994964
(+11 from 1993)
131
(+8 from 1993)
0.00643
1993975
(+12 from 1992)
123
(+4 from 1992)
0.00595
1992987
(+51 from 1991)
119
(+11 from 1991)
0.00567
19911038
(-124 from 1990)
108
(-18 from 1990)
0.00510
1990914
(+143 from 1989)
126
(+29 from 1989)
0.00585
19891057
(-230 from 1988)
97
(-34 from 1988)
0.00463
1988827
(+177 from 1987)
131
(+42 from 1987)
0.00654
19871004
(+84 from 1986)
89
(+15 from 1986)
0.00456
19861088
(-222 from 1985)
74
(-35 from 1985)
0.00385
1985866
(+34 from 1984)
109
(+14 from 1984)
0.00566
1984900
(+49 from 1983)
95
(+9 from 1983)
0.00506
1983949
(+32 from 1982)
86
(+2 from 1982)
0.00461
1982981
(-4 from 1981)
84
(-1 from 1981)
0.00445
1981977
(-15 from 1980)
85
(-2 from 1980)
0.00456
1980962
(+22 from 1979)
87
(+6 from 1979)
0.00469
1979984
(+151 from 1978)
81
(+21 from 1978)
0.00452
19781135
(-154 from 1977)
60
(-16 from 1977)
0.00351
1977981
(+75 from 1976)
76
(+14 from 1976)
0.00445
19761056
(+321 from 1975)
62
(+22 from 1975)
0.00380
19751377
(-242 from 1974)
40
(-12 from 1974)
0.00247
19741135
(+133 from 1973)
52
(+10 from 1973)
0.00319
19731268
(+173 from 1972)
42
(+7 from 1972)
0.00260
19721441
(-260 from 1971)
35
(-13 from 1971)
0.00209
19711181
(+255 from 1970)
48
(+14 from 1970)
0.00264
19701436
(+89 from 1969)
34
(+6 from 1969)
0.00178
19691525
(-132 from 1968)
28
(-3 from 1968)
0.00153
19681393
(+147 from 1967)
31
(+6 from 1967)
0.00175
19671540
(+109 from 1966)
25
(+3 from 1966)
0.00140
19661649
(+70 from 1965)
22
(+1 from 1965)
0.00121
19651719
(-311 from 1964)
21
(-10 from 1964)
0.00111
19641408
(+221 from 1963)
31
(+7 from 1963)
0.00153
19631629
(-3 from 1962)
24
No change from 1962
0.00116
19621626
(-133 from 1961)
24
(-5 from 1961)
0.00114
19611493
(+279 from 1960)
29
(+8 from 1960)
0.00134
19601772
(+35 from 1959)
21
(+1 from 1959)
0.00097
19591807
(-250 from 1958)
20
(-5 from 1958)
0.00092
19581557
(+158 from 1957)
25
(+3 from 1957)
0.00116
19571715
(-298 from 1956)
22
(-8 from 1956)
0.00101
19561417
(+194 from 1955)
30
(+7 from 1955)
0.00140
19551611
(+17 from 1954)
23
(+1 from 1954)
0.00110
19541628
(-148 from 1953)
22
(-4 from 1953)
0.00106
19531480
(-19 from 1952)
26
(-1 from 1952)
0.00130
19521461
(+92 from 1951)
27
(+4 from 1951)
0.00137
19511553
(-89 from 1950)
23
(-2 from 1950)
0.00120
19501464
(+872 from 1949)
25
(+14 from 1949)
0.00137
19492336
(-221 from 1948)
11
(-2 from 1948)
0.00061
19482115
(-199 from 1947)
13
(-3 from 1947)
0.00073
19471916
(+227 from 1946)
16
(+4 from 1946)
0.00086
19462143
(-371 from 1945)
12
(-3 from 1945)
0.00073
19451772
(-142 from 1944)
15
(-3 from 1944)
0.00109
19441630
(+70 from 1943)
18
No change from 1943
0.00130
19431700
(+445 from 1942)
18
(+6 from 1942)
0.00124
19422145
(-242 from 1941)
12
(-2 from 1941)
0.00085
19411903
(-167 from 1940)
14
(-2 from 1940)
0.00112
19401736
(+423 from 1939)
16
(+5 from 1939)
0.00135
19392159
(-182 from 1938)
11
(-2 from 1938)
0.00097
19381977
(+702 from 1937)
13
(+5 from 1937)
0.00114
19372679
(-956 from 1936)
8
(-8 from 1936)
0.00073
19361723
(+34 from 1935)
16
No change from 1935
0.00150
19351757
(+265 from 1934)
16
(+3 from 1934)
0.00150
19342022
(+347 from 1933)
13
(+3 from 1933)
0.00122
19332369
(-592 from 1932)
10
(-7 from 1932)
0.00098
19321777
(+66 from 1931)
17
(+1 from 1931)
0.00158
19311843
(-90 from 1930)
16
(-2 from 1930)
0.00150
19301753
(+699 from 1929)
18
(+7 from 1929)
0.00159
19292452
(-805 from 1928)
11
(-10 from 1928)
0.00099
19281647
(+387 from 1927)
21
(+5 from 1927)
0.00184
19272034
(+532 from 1926)
16
(+5 from 1926)
0.00138
19262566
(-1073 from 1925)
11
(-14 from 1925)
0.00096
19251493
(+471 from 1924)
25
(+8 from 1924)
0.00217
19241964
(+367 from 1923)
17
(+4 from 1923)
0.00145
19232331
(-291 from 1922)
13
(-3 from 1922)
0.00115
19222040
(-274 from 1921)
16
(-4 from 1921)
0.00142
19211766
(+54 from 1920)
20
(+1 from 1920)
0.00176
19201820
(-196 from 1919)
19
(-2 from 1919)
0.00173
19191624
(+24 from 1918)
21
No change from 1918
0.00207
19181648
(+252 from 1917)
21
(+5 from 1917)
0.00200
19171900
(-306 from 1916)
16
(-4 from 1916)
0.00167
19161594
(+590 from 1915)
20
(+8 from 1915)
0.00217
19152184
(-743 from 1914)
12
(-6 from 1914)
0.00136
19141441
(+235 from 1913)
18
(+7 from 1913)
0.00263
19131676
(+70 from 1912)
11
(+2 from 1912)
0.00205
19121746
(-359 from 1911)
9
(+2 from 1911)
0.00199
19111387
(-421 from 1904)
7
No change from 1904
0.00290
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1904966
(+164 from 1903)
7
(+2 from 1903)
0.00505
19031130
(+32 from 1900)
5
(-1 from 1900)
0.00387
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001162
(-41 from 1898)
6
(+1 from 1898)
0.00370
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18981121
(-179 from 1897)
5
(-1 from 1897)
0.00379
1897942
(-150 from 1892)
6
(-2 from 1892)
0.00492
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1892792
First SSA data recorded
8
First SSA data recorded
0.00609
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Samson

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6442021#6072022#7062023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6602021#6132022#6362023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#6432021#7372022#6472023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5832021#5422022#8892023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1452019#2382021#692023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5302021#7352022#4422023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4852021#6412022#5262023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6862021#5662022#5532023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#7082020#10272022#6352023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#8862021#6742022#4632023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#8212021#4982022#5782023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#5242021#5502022#5442023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5002021#4952022#4372023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3912020#2752021#3922022

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3782021#7072022#6212023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7872021#6502022#7992023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4982021#4392022#8132023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6922021#5542022#6412023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5822021#5812022#4492023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5512021#4832022#4202023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5382021#4242022#4782023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6232021#5822022#7772023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#6472020#8052022#6952023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#8342021#4662022#7502023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4112021#4762022#5062023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5062021#5052022#8852023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4902021#6392022#5212023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7002021#7722022#4202023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7932021#6372022#4492023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4112021#6432022#2752023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5262021#3852022#6662023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4372018#4782019#5722022

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3902020#5342021#3552023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3282019#3362020#3172022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2812018#4082020#3722023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5702018#5852019#4282023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5202015#5242019#6192023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5142016#5382018#4012020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2472015#1852016#2122020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2292015#2882016#2672023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2822019#1922023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#3311993#2762002

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4442013#4242021

Popularity Rankings for Samson in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2722021#4732022#3392023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4542021#3412022#4242023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3422015

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4751976#4611977#4931997

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5102014#5642018#4982019

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#10002017#5222019#7772022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#5652023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5892019#6562020#6102021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6152015#7102017#7642019

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#9372021#9042022#7092023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Samson a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Samson is generally given to boys, reflecting its origin from Hebrew and its strong biblical connections.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Samson

Samson in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Samson Raphaelson (Playwright, 1894–1983): An American playwright and screenwriter known for his works in the Golden Age of Hollywood.
  • Samson Siasia (Football Coach, 1967): A Nigerian football coach and former player who has managed the Nigerian national team.
  • Samson Ebukam (Football Player, 1995): A Nigerian-American football outside linebacker in the NFL.
  • Samson Abramsky (Scientist, 1953): A British computer scientist and academic known for his contributions to theoretical computer science.
  • Samson Kitur (Athlete, 1966–2003): A Kenyan track and field athlete who won a bronze medal in the 400 meters at the 1992 Olympics.
  • "Samson and Delilah" (1949 Film): A biblical epic film directed by Cecil B. DeMille, depicting the story of Samson's betrayal by Delilah.
  • Samson ("The Venture Bros.," TV Series): A character named Brock Samson who serves as the bodyguard for the Venture family.
  • Samson ("Stargate SG-1," TV Series): A character involved in an episode about ancient mythologies.
  • "Samson" (2018 Film): A drama film based on the biblical story of Samson, focusing on his extraordinary strength and tragic fate.
  • Samson ("Samson and Sally," 1984 Animated Film): An animated film about a young whale named Samson.
  • Samson City (Alabama, USA): A small city in Geneva County, known for its rural charm and friendly community.
  • Samson Suburb (Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia): A suburb of Perth, located in the City of Fremantle, featuring a mix of residential areas and local parks .
  • Point Samson Settlement (Western Australia, Australia): A small coastal settlement in the Pilbara region, popular as a holiday destination for nearby mining towns .

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