Sam vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Sam Rank #652

Anders Rank #835

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Sam or Anders more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Sam and Anders mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Sam and Anders boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.