Pamela vs Samantha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pamela

Girl #2,147 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"all sweetness, all honey"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Pamela Rank #2,147

Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #2147 for Pamela.

Is Pamela or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Pamela at #2147 in the United States.

What do Pamela and Samantha mean?

Pamela means "all sweetness, all honey" (Greek origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pamela and Samantha boy or girl names?

Pamela is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.