Sam vs Collin

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 #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Sam Rank #652

Collin Rank #490

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Collin more popular?

Collin is more popular, ranked #490 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Collin mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sam and Collin boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Collin is primarily a boy name.