Harry vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Sam mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harry and Sam boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.