Samantha vs Pamela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samantha

Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,147 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"all sweetness, all honey"

Origin: Greek

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Samantha Rank #127

Pamela Rank #2,147

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #2147 for Pamela.

Is Samantha or Pamela more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Pamela at #2147 in the United States.

What do Samantha and Pamela mean?

Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin). Pamela means "all sweetness, all honey" (Greek origin).

Are Samantha and Pamela boy or girl names?

Samantha is primarily a girl name. Pamela is primarily a girl name.