Gender Neutral
Sam
SAM
Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew origin from Samuel meaning 'God has heard'; short form conveying simplicity, reliability, and steadfast character.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #650 in the United States.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
1
Style
ClassicStrongTimeless
Famous Bearers
- Sam Winchester from Supernatural
- Sam from Holes
Cross-Cultural Notes
Works across Hebrew and English cultures
People Also Ask
Hebrew origin from Samuel meaning 'God has heard'; short form conveying simplicity, reliability, and steadfast character.
Sam is currently ranked #650 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Sam works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Sam include Alex, Jordan, Casey.