Sam vs Don

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Girl #70,277 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish Irish English American

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Sam Rank #652

Don Rank #70,277

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #70277 for Don.

Is Sam or Don more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Don at #70277 in the United States.

What do Sam and Don mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Don means "ruler of the world" (Celtic origin).

Are Sam and Don boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Don is primarily a girl name.