Sam vs Colsen

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 #633 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole, dark one's son"

Origin: Old English/Scandinavian

English American

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Sam Rank #652

Colsen Rank #633

Colsen is more popular, ranked #633 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Colsen more popular?

Colsen is more popular, ranked #633 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Colsen mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Colsen means "son of Cole, dark one's son" (Old English/Scandinavian origin).

Are Sam and Colsen boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Colsen is primarily a boy name.