Sam vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Sam Rank #652

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Wilson mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Sam and Wilson boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.