Sam vs Denver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

American English

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Sam Rank #652

Denver Rank #487

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Denver more popular?

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Denver mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin).

Are Sam and Denver boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Denver is primarily a boy name.