Sam vs Wylder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"untamed, wild-natured"

Origin: English

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Sam Rank #652

Wylder Rank #680

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #680 for Wylder.

Is Sam or Wylder more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Wylder at #680 in the United States.

What do Sam and Wylder mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Wylder means "untamed, wild-natured" (English origin).

Are Sam and Wylder boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Wylder is primarily a boy name.