Sam vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sam Rank #652

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Boston mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Boston boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.