Jones vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jones Rank #849

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Sam mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jones and Sam boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.