Sam vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

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Sam Rank #652

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Sylas mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Sylas boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.