Sam vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Sam Rank #652

Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Maximilian mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Sam and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.