Dorian vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dorian Rank #539

Sam Rank #652

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Dorian or Sam more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Dorian and Sam mean?

Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dorian and Sam boy or girl names?

Dorian is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.