Sam vs Roland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Sam Rank #652

Roland Rank #664

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #664 for Roland.

Is Sam or Roland more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Sam and Roland mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Sam and Roland boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.