Sam vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Peyton Rank #659

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Sam or Peyton more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Sam and Peyton mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Peyton boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.