People.com Celebrity Parents Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Name Son Samuel Son Samuel arrived Monday and is a "healthy baby boy," his proud father writes By Sarah Michaud Sarah Michaud Instagram Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music vertical. She has been with the brand for close to 15 years, holding various roles across the digital news team before focusing on music. In 2021, Sarah won the CMA media achievement award for her coverage of country music. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work and English and resides outside of Boston. People Editorial Guidelines and Liz McNeil Published on February 29, 2012 12:30 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: X17online Violet Anne, Seraphina Rose Elizabeth and … Samuel. Ben Affleck revealed the name of his and wife Jennifer Garner‘s newest addition – a son – Wednesday morning on his Facebook timeline. “We are happy to announce on February 27, Jennifer gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Samuel Garner Affleck,” the actor, 39, writes. The newborn, who arrived Monday, joins his elder sisters, ages 6 and 3 respectively. PHOTOS: Jennifer Garner’s Preppy-Chic Maternity Style “Our girls are working on names. At first they were definitely Disney. It was like, Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse Affleck, the actress, 39, told Jay Leno recently. “And then they’ve moved on. Then it was Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Smee.” The couple, married since June 2005, announced the pregnancy in August.