Darwin vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darwin

Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Darwin Rank #841

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Darwin or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Darwin and Sam mean?

Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darwin and Sam boy or girl names?

Darwin is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.