Leonard vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Leonard Rank #674

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Leonard or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Sam mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Leonard and Sam boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.