Jonas vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonas

Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jonas Rank #557

Sam Rank #652

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Jonas or Sam more popular?

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Jonas and Sam mean?

Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonas and Sam boy or girl names?

Jonas is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.