Sam vs Johnathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Sam Rank #652

Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Johnathan mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.