Sam vs Alfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Alfred Rank #839

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Sam or Alfred more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Sam and Alfred mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Alfred boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.