Sam vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Jayson mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Jayson boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.