Sam vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Sam Rank #652

Major Rank #581

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Major more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Major mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Major boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.