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Samson

Samson ranks #120 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 15 places, 324 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #77 among boy cat names.
Samson's popularity trend

Samson's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2007.

0.05%0.1%0.15%0.2%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
324
across 15 places
Popularity rank
#120
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−56
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% boys
1% girls99% boys
What does Samson mean?
/ˈsæmsən/2 syllablesOrigin: Hebrew

Samson comes from the Hebrew name Shimshon, thought to derive from shemesh, meaning "sun." In the Bible, Samson is the judge of Israel renowned for the superhuman strength he drew from his uncut hair, a story that has made his name a byword for raw physical power.

It's a name built for a pet with serious presence — a big, strong dog or a cat with an outsized personality feels right at home in it. Samson carries weight without being fussy, equally suited to a gentle giant or a scrappy underdog.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Samson shows up

Samson's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.2%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.1%
New York CityUnited States of America0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
ZürichSwitzerland0.0%
BurnsideAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%

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