Sam vs Tyson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"firebrand"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Sam Rank #652

Tyson Rank #461

Tyson is more popular, ranked #461 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Tyson more popular?

Tyson is more popular, ranked #461 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Tyson mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Tyson means "firebrand" (Old French origin).

Are Sam and Tyson boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Tyson is primarily a boy name.