Samson vs Marvin

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 #672 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress, sea friend"

Origin: Old Welsh Mervyn

English American Welsh

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Samson Rank #523

Marvin Rank #672

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

Is Samson or Marvin more popular?

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

What do Samson and Marvin mean?

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

Are Samson and Marvin boy or girl names?

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