Sam vs Jonas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה)

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Sam Rank #652

Jonas Rank #557

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Jonas more popular?

Jonas is more popular, ranked #557 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Jonas mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jonas means "dove" (Hebrew Yonah (יוֹנָה) origin).

Are Sam and Jonas boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Jonas is primarily a boy name.