Sam vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Sam Rank #652

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Donovan mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sam and Donovan boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.