Sam vs Darwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved companion"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Darwin Rank #841

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #841 for Darwin.

Is Sam or Darwin more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Darwin at #841 in the United States.

What do Sam and Darwin mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Darwin means "beloved companion" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Darwin boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Darwin is primarily a boy name.