Sam vs Ao

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #14,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"blue, blue-green"

Origin: Japanese

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Sam Rank #652

Ao Rank #14,516

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #14516 for Ao.

Is Sam or Ao more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Ao at #14516 in the United States.

What do Sam and Ao mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ao means "blue, blue-green" (Japanese origin).

Are Sam and Ao boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Ao is primarily a boy name.