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Samson vs Odin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odin

Boy #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Samson Rank #523
Odin Rank #480

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 vs #523 for Samson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samson or Odin more popular?

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Samson and Odin mean?

Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin). Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Samson and Odin boy or girl names?

Samson is primarily a boy name. Odin is primarily a boy name.

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