Harlan vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlan

Boy #668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rocky land, stony ground"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harlan Rank #668

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #668 for Harlan.

Is Harlan or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Harlan at #668 in the United States.

What do Harlan and Sam mean?

Harlan means "rocky land, stony ground" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harlan and Sam boy or girl names?

Harlan is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.