Leland vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leland Rank #548

Sam Rank #652

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Leland or Sam more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Leland and Sam mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leland and Sam boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.