Father's surname

Baby names that go with Samson

sun child or like the sun (Hebrew)

Samson is rank #92 among Filipino surnames (66,516 people, biblical / spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#92
People
66,516
Syllables
2
Origin
Biblical / Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

sun child or like the sun (Hebrew)

The surname Samson originates from the Hebrew personal name Shimshon, borne by the biblical judge known for his immense strength. It spread globally through Judeo-Christian tradition and entered the Philippines during Spanish colonial rule, where it remains a widespread family name.

Samson is derived from the Hebrew biblical name Shimshon, meaning 'sun' or 'sun child'. In the Philippines, it was established during the Spanish colonial era as a baptismal and family name through Christianization and colonial naming records.

Biblical 60% Spanish 40%
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
A E J L M R
Watch stacked sounds with
S Z

First names ending in a vowel tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs well with first names of two to three syllables ending in a vowel to balance the nasal 'n' ending.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Samson.

Best boy names for Samson

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Rolando 90
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo 90
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo 90
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 90
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
Rogelio 90
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua 90
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto 90
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
John Carlo 90
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Jericho 90
Biblical / English · City of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #193
Jerico 90
Biblical / Spanish · city of the moon or fragrant place… · PSA #210
Jhon Carlo 90
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Ricardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 89
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 89
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato 89
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo 89
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Fernando 89
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Anthony 89
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 89
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 89
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 89
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 89
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Wilfredo 89
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Armando 89
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Virgilio 89
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Juanito 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito 89
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122
Ronaldo 89
Spanish / Other · ruler's counsel or powerful… · PSA #126
Orlando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via… · PSA #133
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Arturo 89
Spanish / Other · bear or bear king (Celtic via… · PSA #147
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Romulo 89
Spanish / Other · Of Rome / citizen of Rome (Latin) · PSA #155
Baby Boy 89
English / Filipino · infant male (English) · PSA #158
Marcelo 89
Spanish · dedicated to Mars / little warrior… · PSA #199
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Gerardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave with a spear (Germanic via… · PSA #212
Lorenzo 89
Spanish / Other · from Laurentum, laurelled (Latin) · PSA #213

Best girl names for Samson

Mary Grace 90
English / Biblical · beloved or bitter (Hebrew) and… · PSA #6
Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Rowena 90
English / Other · debated; possibly 'fair mane' or… · PSA #10
Mary Jane 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary ('beloved' or… · PSA #11
Mary Joy 90
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · PSA #18
Erlinda 90
Spanish / Other · Noble and gentle (Germanic via… · PSA #21
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Gloria 90
Spanish / Biblical · glory (Latin) · PSA #24
Cristina 90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Jessica 90
English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · PSA #29
Melanie 90
English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · PSA #34
Rosalie 90
English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · PSA #39
Rebecca 90
Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · PSA #76
Rachelle 90
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Michaela 90
Biblical / English · who is like God? (Hebrew) · PSA #470
Marilou 89
Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · PSA #17
Virginia 89
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Imelda 89
Spanish / Other · entire battle or all-encompassing… · PSA #35
Lolita 89
Spanish / Biblical · sorrows, little sorrow (Spanish) · PSA #41
Mary Rose 89
English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (uncertain… · PSA #53
Zenaida 89
Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · PSA #55
Marjorie 89
English / Other · pearl (Greek via Old French/Middle… · PSA #56
Angela 89
Spanish / English · messenger, angel (Greek / Latin) · PSA #57
Rosita 89
Spanish · little rose (Spanish) · PSA #67
Kimberly 89
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Nenita 89
Spanish / Filipino · little girl (Spanish) · PSA #72
Geraldine 89
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Cecilia 89
Spanish / Other · blind (Latin) · PSA #82
Yolanda 89
Spanish / Other · violet flower (Old French/Spanish) · PSA #91
Julieta 89
Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · PSA #103
Alicia 89
Spanish / English · noble, of noble kind (Old High… · PSA #113
Elvira 89
Spanish / Other · all true or foreign and true… · PSA #123
Leonora 89
Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · PSA #124
Violeta 89
Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · PSA #127
Melody 89
English / Other · song, tune (English, from Greek… · PSA #128
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Lorena 89
Spanish / English · from Lorraine (Latin/Spanish) · PSA #143
Editha 89
English / Spanish · prosperous in war (Old English) · PSA #145
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Danica 89
Other / English · morning star (Slavic) · PSA #153

Best mother's maiden surnames for Samson

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Garcia Samson 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Mendoza Samson 88
372,402 people · Spanish
Bautista Samson 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Samson 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Rivera Samson 88
184,543 people · Spanish
Aquino Samson 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Samson 88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Mercado Samson 88
125,314 people · Spanish
Navarro Samson 88
113,992 people · Spanish
Manalo Samson 88
111,336 people · Filipino
Velasco Samson 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Miranda Samson 88
101,258 people · Spanish
Mariano Samson 88
86,485 people · Spanish / Biblical
Pineda Samson 88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Samson 88
83,890 people · Spanish
de Vera Samson 88
80,899 people · Spanish
Romero Samson 88
79,797 people · Spanish
dela Peña Samson 88
79,318 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Samson Garcia Samson Reyes Samson Ramos Samson Mendoza Samson Santos Samson Flores Samson Gonzales Samson Bautista Samson Villanueva Samson Fernandez Samson Cruz Samson

About the surname Samson

Is Samson a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

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