Hebrew · boy

Sam

A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.

Rank 2024

#651

Trend

stable

Band

rare

Styles

short

Meaning

God has heard (short form of Samuel)

Sam is a rare boy name with Hebrew roots. In 2024, 423 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #651 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans short — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

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About Hebrew names

Hebrew names are among the oldest still in everyday use, carried from the Bible into nearly every Western language. Many contain el or yah, ancient references to God, so names like Daniel, Elijah, and Michael are quietly small sentences. Alongside them run gentler meanings — Hannah's grace, David's belovedness — which helps explain why these names never really leave the rotation.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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