Sam vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Sam Rank #652

Duke Rank #710

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Sam or Duke more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Sam and Duke mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Duke boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.