Sam vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Sam Rank #652

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Allen mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Sam and Allen boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.