Samson

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At a glance

Samson is the #275 dog name in our records. About 1 in 865 male dogs is called Samson, and the name is steady.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Samson?

#275dog name of 19,856
1 in 865male dogs
584dogs in the records
#490cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 98%Not recorded 1%

1% girls · 99% boys among 579 dogs with a recorded sex

Samson over the years

Steady
06.412.82013: 10.4, 2014: 5.0, 2015: 5.2, 2016: 11.1, 2017: 2.3, 2018: 6.3, 2019: 3.0, 2020: 3.1, 2021: 1.8, 2022: 3.3, 2023: 5.2, 2024: 1.12013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Samson per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Samson

Questions

Is Samson a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Samson for dogs?

Samson is the #275 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 584 dogs in public records. The name is steady.

How do you pronounce Samson?

Samson is said in 2 syllables: Sam·son. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Samson?

Sammy, Sampson and Sammie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Samson?

Labrador Retrievers, Pit Bulls and German Shepherds are the breeds most often called Samson.

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