Sam vs Sven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Sam Rank #652

Sven Rank #2,624

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Sam or Sven more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Sam and Sven mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Sam and Sven boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.