Sam vs Dorian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

English Greek American

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Sam Rank #652

Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Dorian mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Dorian boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.