Sam vs Kenai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flat land"

Origin: Dena'ina Athabascan

American Native Alaskan

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Sam Rank #652

Kenai Rank #770

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #770 for Kenai.

Is Sam or Kenai more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Kenai at #770 in the United States.

What do Sam and Kenai mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Kenai means "flat land" (Dena'ina Athabascan origin).

Are Sam and Kenai boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Kenai is primarily a boy name.