Sam vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Philip mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Philip boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.