Sam vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Sam Rank #652

Bode Rank #805

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #805 for Bode.

Is Sam or Bode more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Bode at #805 in the United States.

What do Sam and Bode mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Bode boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.