Yael vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yael

Boy #791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mountain goat, to ascend"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French American

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Yael Rank #791

Sam Rank #652

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

Is Yael or Sam more popular?

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

What do Yael and Sam mean?

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

Are Yael and Sam boy or girl names?

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