Danny vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Danny Rank #642

Sam Rank #652

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Danny or Sam more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Danny and Sam mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Danny and Sam boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.