Sam vs Magnus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great"

Origin: Latin

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Sam Rank #652

Magnus Rank #751

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #751 for Magnus.

Is Sam or Magnus more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Magnus at #751 in the United States.

What do Sam and Magnus mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Magnus means "great" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Magnus boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Magnus is primarily a boy name.