Kenai vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenai

Boy #770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flat land"

Origin: Dena'ina Athabascan

American Native Alaskan

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Kenai Rank #770

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #770 for Kenai.

Is Kenai or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Kenai at #770 in the United States.

What do Kenai and Sam mean?

Kenai means "flat land" (Dena'ina Athabascan origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenai and Sam boy or girl names?

Kenai is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.