Prevail vs Samora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Prevail

Boy #27,367 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to be victorious, overcome obstacles"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,367
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Vail, Vay, Pre

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Samora

Girl #4,624 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"guarded by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African Mozambican Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,624
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Mora, Sami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Prevail Rank #27,367
Samora Rank #4,624

Samora is more popular, ranked #4624 vs #27367 for Prevail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Prevail ___

  • Prevail James
  • Prevail Marcus
  • Prevail Lee
  • Prevail Andre
  • Prevail Justice

Samora ___

  • Samora Rose
  • Samora Joy
  • Samora Grace
  • Samora Elise
  • Samora Marie
  • Samora Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Prevail

Legacy Valor Reign Brave

If you choose Samora

Zara Imani Kwame Amara Tobias

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prevail or Samora more popular?

Samora is more popular, ranked #4624 compared to Prevail at #27367 in the United States.

What do Prevail and Samora mean?

Prevail means "to be victorious, overcome obstacles" (English origin). Samora means "guarded by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Prevail and Samora boy or girl names?

Prevail is primarily a boy name. Samora is primarily a girl name.

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