Sam vs Nikolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #726 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Nikolas Rank #726

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #726 for Nikolas.

Is Sam or Nikolas more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Nikolas at #726 in the United States.

What do Sam and Nikolas mean?

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

Are Sam and Nikolas boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Nikolas is primarily a boy name.