Sam vs Donald

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 #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Sam Rank #652

Donald Rank #673

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #673 for Donald.

Is Sam or Donald more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Donald at #673 in the United States.

What do Sam and Donald mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sam and Donald boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Donald is primarily a boy name.