Sam vs Quinn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #498 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"chief, leader"

Origin: Irish

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Sam Rank #652

Quinn Rank #498

Quinn is more popular, ranked #498 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Quinn more popular?

Quinn is more popular, ranked #498 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Quinn mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Quinn means "chief, leader" (Irish origin).

Are Sam and Quinn boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Quinn is primarily a boy name.