Madden vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Madden Rank #690

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Madden or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Sam mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Madden and Sam boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.