Sam vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Sam Rank #652

Harry Rank #780

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Sam or Harry more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Sam and Harry mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Harry boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.