Sam vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #652

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Johnny mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Johnny boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.