Sam vs Jalen

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 #467 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer"

Origin: Greek via American English

African-American American

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Sam Rank #652

Jalen Rank #467

Jalen is more popular, ranked #467 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Jalen more popular?

Jalen is more popular, ranked #467 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Jalen mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jalen means "healer" (Greek via American English origin).

Are Sam and Jalen boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Jalen is primarily a boy name.