Sam vs Madden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Sam Rank #652

Madden Rank #690

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Sam or Madden more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Sam and Madden mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sam and Madden boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.