Albert vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Albert Rank #607

Sam Rank #652

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Albert or Sam more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Albert and Sam mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Albert and Sam boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.