Sam vs Chosen

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 #620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"selected, set apart, elected"

Origin: Old English

American African American Christian

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Sam Rank #652

Chosen Rank #620

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Chosen more popular?

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Chosen mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Chosen means "selected, set apart, elected" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Chosen boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Chosen is primarily a boy name.