Johnathan vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnathan

Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Johnathan Rank #518

Sam Rank #652

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Johnathan or Sam more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Johnathan and Sam mean?

Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johnathan and Sam boy or girl names?

Johnathan is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.