Sam vs Koda

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 #465 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"friend, companion"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Native American American Japanese

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Sam Rank #652

Koda Rank #465

Koda is more popular, ranked #465 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Koda more popular?

Koda is more popular, ranked #465 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Koda mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Koda means "friend, companion" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Sam and Koda boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Koda is primarily a boy name.