Sam vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Edgar mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Edgar boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.