Jefferson vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jefferson Rank #711

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Sam mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jefferson and Sam boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.