Sam vs Evander

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 #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Sam Rank #652

Evander Rank #773

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #773 for Evander.

Is Sam or Evander more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Evander at #773 in the United States.

What do Sam and Evander mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Evander boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.