Back to Baby Names

Sam vs Tripp

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Tripp

Boy #511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (son)"

Origin: American English tradition

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#511
Total SSA Count
596
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Sam Rank #652
Tripp Rank #511

Tripp is more popular, ranked #511 vs #652 for Sam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sam or Tripp more popular?

Tripp is more popular, ranked #511 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Tripp mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Tripp means "the third (son)" (American English tradition origin).

Are Sam and Tripp boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Tripp is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons