Sam vs Louie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #575 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

French English American German

15 High Risk

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Sam Rank #652

Louie Rank #575

Louie is more popular, ranked #575 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Louie more popular?

Louie is more popular, ranked #575 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Louie mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Louie means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Louie boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Louie is primarily a boy name.