Sam vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Sam Rank #652

Darius Rank #746

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Sam or Darius more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Sam and Darius mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Sam and Darius boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.