Sam vs Jakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has established (via Jachai root)"

Origin: Hebrew

African American American

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Sam Rank #652

Jakai Rank #649

Jakai is more popular, ranked #649 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Jakai more popular?

Jakai is more popular, ranked #649 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Jakai mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jakai means "God has established (via Jachai root)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Jakai boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Jakai is primarily a boy name.