Sam vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #652

Ben Rank #802

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Sam or Ben more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Sam and Ben mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Ben boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.