Sam vs Matthias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #472 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #652

Matthias Rank #472

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Matthias more popular?

Matthias is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Matthias mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Matthias means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Matthias boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Matthias is primarily a boy name.