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Cassian 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

Cassian Rank #617
Sam Rank #652

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #652 for Sam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassian or Sam more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Cassian and Sam mean?

Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cassian and Sam boy or girl names?

Cassian is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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