Sam vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Sam Rank #652

Leonard Rank #674

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Sam or Leonard more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Sam and Leonard mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Leonard boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.