Sam vs Edison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

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Sam Rank #652

Edison Rank #828

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Sam or Edison more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Sam and Edison mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin).

Are Sam and Edison boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Edison is primarily a boy name.