Sam vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

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Sam Rank #652

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Danny mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Sam and Danny boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.