Lionel vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lionel

Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lionel Rank #561

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Lionel or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Lionel and Samson mean?

Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lionel and Samson boy or girl names?

Lionel is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.