Wendy vs Samantha
Comparing Wendy and Samantha? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Wendy ranks in the Top 250 tier and traces to English naming roots (meaning "Friend"). Samantha sits in the Top 250 tier with Aramaic origins (meaning "Listener").
Wendy
- Meaning: Friend
- Origin: English
- Popularity (2026): Top 250
- Full Wendy name page
Samantha
- Meaning: Listener
- Origin: Aramaic
- Popularity (2026): Top 250
- Full Samantha name page
Which name is more popular: Wendy or Samantha?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Wendy ranks higher (Top 250) than Samantha (Top 250).