Charlotte vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Sam Rank #652

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #652 for Sam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Sam ___

  • Sam James
  • Sam Lee
  • Sam Alexander
  • Sam William
  • Sam Cole
  • Sam David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Sam more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Sam mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlotte and Sam boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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