Emma 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

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Popularity Comparison

Emma Rank #2
Sam Rank #652

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #652 for Sam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Sam more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Emma and Sam mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emma and Sam boy or girl names?

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

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