Jeffrey vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Sam Rank #652

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Jeffrey or Sam more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Sam mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeffrey and Sam boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.