Sam vs Kolton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #530 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement near the coal"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Kolton Rank #530

Kolton is more popular, ranked #530 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Kolton more popular?

Kolton is more popular, ranked #530 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Kolton mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Kolton means "settlement near the coal" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Kolton boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Kolton is primarily a boy name.