Samson vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Samson Rank #523

Donovan Rank #505

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

Is Samson or Donovan more popular?

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

What do Samson and Donovan mean?

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

Are Samson and Donovan boy or girl names?

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