Sam vs Callahan

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 #364 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lover of churches"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Sam Rank #652

Callahan Rank #364

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Callahan more popular?

Callahan is more popular, ranked #364 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Callahan mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Callahan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sam and Callahan boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Callahan is primarily a boy name.