Sam vs Andy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Andy Rank #489

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Andy more popular?

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Andy mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Andy boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Andy is primarily a boy name.