Sam vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Sam Rank #652

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Samson mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Samson boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.