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Samson vs Marshall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samson

Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#523
Total SSA Count
582
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Marshall Rank #392

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Marshall more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Marshall mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Samson and Marshall boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.

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