BoyHebrew origin

Shimshon: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Sun, the original Samson, a name of blazing heroic strength.

Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Current rank
#6511
Peak
#4831 in 1998

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1976: #636219761990: #573919902000: #1016120002005: #755620052010: #867820102015: #660820152020: #65112020#1#10161

What Shimshon Means

Shimshon is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Sun, the original Samson, a name of blazing heroic strength.

How Popular Shimshon Is

Shimshon currently ranks #6511 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4831 in 1998. It is rising.

Good to Know About Shimshon

  • Shimshon has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Shimshon is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
  • It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.

Names Like Shimshon

Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Shimshon

Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Shimshon.

Questions About Shimshon

What does Shimshon mean?

Shimshon is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Sun, the original Samson, a name of blazing heroic strength.

How popular is Shimshon?

Shimshon currently ranks #6511 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #4831 in 1998. It is rising.

Where does Shimshon come from?

Shimshon comes from Hebrew roots. Shimshon has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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