Kunal vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kunal

Boy #17,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one with beautiful eyes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,652
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kunal Rank #17,652
Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #17652 for Kunal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kunal or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Kunal at #17652 in the United States.

What do Kunal and Sam mean?

Kunal means "one with beautiful eyes" (Sanskrit origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kunal and Sam boy or girl names?

Kunal is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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