Gunnar vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gunnar

Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish Icelandic Danish

✓ All Clear

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Gunnar Rank #601

Sam Rank #652

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Gunnar or Sam more popular?

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Gunnar and Sam mean?

Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gunnar and Sam boy or girl names?

Gunnar is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.