Sam vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Damon Rank #456

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Damon more popular?

Damon is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Damon mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Sam and Damon boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.