Sam vs Odin

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 #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Norse Scandinavian American British

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Sam Rank #652

Odin Rank #480

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Odin more popular?

Odin is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Odin mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Odin boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Odin is primarily a boy name.