Sam vs Brayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, virtuous, honorable"

Origin: Old Celtic Brían

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Sam Rank #652

Brayan Rank #718

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #718 for Brayan.

Is Sam or Brayan more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Brayan at #718 in the United States.

What do Sam and Brayan mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Brayan means "strong, virtuous, honorable" (Old Celtic Brían origin).

Are Sam and Brayan boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Brayan is primarily a boy name.