Sam vs Yael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mountain goat, to ascend"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French American

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Sam Rank #652

Yael Rank #791

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #791 for Yael.

Is Sam or Yael more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Yael at #791 in the United States.

What do Sam and Yael mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Yael means "mountain goat, to ascend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Yael boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Yael is primarily a boy name.