Sam vs Jefferson

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 #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Sam Rank #652

Jefferson Rank #711

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Sam or Jefferson more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Sam and Jefferson mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.