Sam vs Alonzo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #514 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"noble and ready"

Origin: Visigothic Germanic

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Sam Rank #652

Alonzo Rank #514

Alonzo is more popular, ranked #514 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Alonzo more popular?

Alonzo is more popular, ranked #514 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Alonzo mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Alonzo means "noble and ready" (Visigothic Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Alonzo boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Alonzo is primarily a boy name.