Sam vs Santana

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 #812 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"holy, sacred place"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Sam Rank #652

Santana Rank #812

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #812 for Santana.

Is Sam or Santana more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Santana at #812 in the United States.

What do Sam and Santana mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Santana means "holy, sacred place" (Spanish origin).

Are Sam and Santana boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Santana is primarily a boy name.