Sam vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sam Rank #652
Aiko Rank #10,540

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sam or Aiko more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Sam and Aiko mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Sam and Aiko boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.

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