Sam vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Dennis Rank #708

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Sam or Dennis more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Sam and Dennis mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Dennis boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.