Marvin vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marvin

Boy #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Marvin Rank #672

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #672 for Marvin.

Is Marvin or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Marvin at #672 in the United States.

What do Marvin and Samson mean?

Marvin means "sea fortress, sea friend" (Old Welsh Mervyn origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marvin and Samson boy or girl names?

Marvin is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.