Sam vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Sam Rank #652

Lionel Rank #561

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Lionel more popular?

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Lionel mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Lionel boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.