Callen vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callen

Boy #478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Callen Rank #478

Sam Rank #652

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Callen or Sam more popular?

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Callen and Sam mean?

Callen means "battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Callen and Sam boy or girl names?

Callen is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.