Nelson vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nelson Rank #778

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Sam mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nelson and Sam boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.