Sam vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Sam Rank #652

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Lawrence mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.