Samson vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Samson Rank #523

Lionel Rank #561

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

Is Samson or Lionel more popular?

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

What do Samson and Lionel mean?

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

Are Samson and Lionel boy or girl names?

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