Sam vs Boden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Boden Rank #818

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #818 for Boden.

Is Sam or Boden more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Boden at #818 in the United States.

What do Sam and Boden mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Boden boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Boden is primarily a boy name.