Sam vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Sam Rank #652

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Richard mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Richard boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.