Sam vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Sam Rank #652

Nelson Rank #778

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Sam or Nelson more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Sam and Nelson mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Sam and Nelson boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.