Sam vs Ronin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Sam Rank #652

Ronin Rank #494

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Ronin more popular?

Ronin is more popular, ranked #494 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Ronin mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin).

Are Sam and Ronin boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Ronin is primarily a boy name.