Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Bright as the Sun, Sun Child, Like the Sun, His Ministry
Pronunciation: SAM-sun, /ˈsæmsən/, S AE M S AH N
Popularity Rank: #3,216
Samson was a medieval English clergyman who was Bishop of Worcester from 1096 to 1112.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 29, 2024
Derived from the Hebrew name Shimshon, meaning 'sun'. In the Bible, Samson was a judge and hero of the Israelites known for his superhuman strength.
The name Samson is of Hebrew origin and means Bright as the Sun, Sun Child, Like the Sun, His Ministry, Sun. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Samson is commonly found in Nigeria, South Africa, United States of America, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SAM-sun
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈsæmsən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AE M S AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Samson is recorded 19,712 times globally, ranking it as the 3,216th most common name worldwide.
Samson is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 9,835 occurrences, making it the 91th most popular name in the country.
In Nigeria, the name Samson is found among 1 in every 118 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #91 | 1 : 118 |
| South Africa | #754 | 1 : 829 |
| United States of America | #2,685 | 1 : 1,597 |
| Hong Kong | #384 | 1 : 429 |
| Malaysia | #2,581 | 1 : 4,054 |
| United Kingdom | #2,151 | 1 : 1,340 |
| France | #3,584 | 1 : 3,361 |
| United Arab Emirates | #2,382 | 1 : 3,090 |
| Saudi Arabia | #8,058 | 1 : 9,514 |
| Canada | #1,705 | 1 : 1,220 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Samson from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Samson was a medieval English clergyman who was Bishop of Worcester from 1096 to 1112.
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