Sam vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Sam Rank #652

Houston Rank #704

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Sam or Houston more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Sam and Houston mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Sam and Houston boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.