Sam vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Sam Rank #652

Lucian Rank #486

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Lucian more popular?

Lucian is more popular, ranked #486 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Lucian mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Lucian boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.