Sam vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Sam Rank #652

Van Rank #909

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #909 for Van.

Is Sam or Van more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Van at #909 in the United States.

What do Sam and Van mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Sam and Van boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.