Sam vs Augustine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Sam Rank #652

Augustine Rank #553

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Augustine more popular?

Augustine is more popular, ranked #553 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Augustine mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Sam and Augustine boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.