Donovan vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Donovan Rank #505

Samson Rank #523

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Donovan or Samson more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Samson mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donovan and Samson boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.