Sam vs Nikolai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Sam Rank #652

Nikolai Rank #590

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Nikolai more popular?

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Nikolai mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Sam and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.