Sam vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Sam Rank #652

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Erik mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sam and Erik boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.