Sam vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Sam Rank #652

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Davis mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Sam and Davis boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.