Rohan vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rohan

Boy #842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sandalwood tree"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Rohan Rank #842

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #842 for Rohan.

Is Rohan or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Rohan at #842 in the United States.

What do Rohan and Sam mean?

Rohan means "sandalwood tree" (Sanskrit origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rohan and Sam boy or girl names?

Rohan is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.