Sam vs Brantley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Brantley Rank #481

Brantley is more popular, ranked #481 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Brantley more popular?

Brantley is more popular, ranked #481 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Brantley mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Brantley boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Brantley is primarily a boy name.