Sam vs Gunner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

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Sam Rank #652

Gunner Rank #520

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Gunner more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Gunner mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sam and Gunner boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.