Dorian vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dorian Rank #539

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #539 for Dorian.

Is Dorian or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Dorian at #539 in the United States.

What do Dorian and Samson mean?

Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dorian and Samson boy or girl names?

Dorian is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.