Sam vs Garrett

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 #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Sam Rank #652

Garrett Rank #563

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Garrett more popular?

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Garrett mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Garrett boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.