Sam vs Gunnar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

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Sam Rank #652

Gunnar Rank #601

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Gunnar more popular?

Gunnar is more popular, ranked #601 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Gunnar mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sam and Gunnar boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Gunnar is primarily a boy name.