Sam vs Callen

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 #478 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Sam Rank #652

Callen Rank #478

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Callen more popular?

Callen is more popular, ranked #478 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Callen mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Callen means "battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sam and Callen boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Callen is primarily a boy name.