Sam vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Leland Rank #548

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Leland more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Leland mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Leland boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.