Sam vs Harlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rocky land, stony ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Sam Rank #652

Harlan Rank #668

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #668 for Harlan.

Is Sam or Harlan more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Harlan at #668 in the United States.

What do Sam and Harlan mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Harlan means "rocky land, stony ground" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Harlan boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Harlan is primarily a boy name.