Chris vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Chris Rank #651

Sam Rank #652

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Chris or Sam more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Chris and Sam mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chris and Sam boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.