Sam vs Morgan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Sam Rank #652

Morgan Rank #532

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Morgan more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Morgan mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Sam and Morgan boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Morgan is primarily a boy name.