Sam vs Frank

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Sam Rank #652

Frank Rank #469

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Frank more popular?

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Frank mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Sam and Frank boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Frank is primarily a boy name.