Sam vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Chris mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Chris boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.