Alfred vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alfred Rank #839

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Alfred or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Sam mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alfred and Sam boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.