Sam vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #652

Ariel Rank #512

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Ariel more popular?

Ariel is more popular, ranked #512 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Ariel mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Ariel boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.