Sam vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Sam Rank #652

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Pierce mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Sam and Pierce boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.