Haven vs Samantha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samantha

Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#127
Total SSA Count
2,221
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy, Sami

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Haven Rank #202
Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #202 for Haven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haven ___

  • Haven Grace
  • Haven Rose
  • Haven Leigh
  • Haven Mae
  • Haven Elise
  • Haven Lynn

Samantha ___

  • Samantha Grace
  • Samantha Rose
  • Samantha Jane
  • Samantha Marie
  • Samantha Lee
  • Samantha Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Haven

Journey Sage Quinn River Skye

If you choose Samantha

Jessica Amanda Matthew Christopher Brittany

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haven or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Haven at #202 in the United States.

What do Haven and Samantha mean?

Haven means "shelter, sanctuary" (Old English origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Haven and Samantha boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a girl name. Samantha is primarily a girl name.

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