Sam vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Sam Rank #652

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Jeffrey mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.