Sam vs Jones

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

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Sam Rank #652

Jones Rank #849

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Sam or Jones more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Sam and Jones mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Sam and Jones boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.