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Augustine vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Augustine Rank #553
Sam Rank #652

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #652 for Sam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustine or Sam more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Augustine and Sam mean?

Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Augustine and Sam boy or girl names?

Augustine is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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