Sam vs Lian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

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Sam Rank #652

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Lian mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Sam and Lian boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.