Shimshon (Samson): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Shimshon (Samson) – Meaning: little sun – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy


Shimshon (Samson) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “little sun”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Shimshon (Samson)

Meaning: Little sun.

Origin: Hebrew.

Popularity of Shimshon (Samson)

Shimshon (Samson) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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