Sam vs Elio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #508 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sun"

Origin: Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Elio Rank #508

Elio is more popular, ranked #508 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Elio more popular?

Elio is more popular, ranked #508 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Elio mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Elio means "sun" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Elio boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Elio is primarily a boy name.