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Sam
BoyMeaning of Sam: Hebrew: 'God has heard'
Sam is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 633rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 334th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#633
452 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#334
131 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
128,810
First recorded 1880 · peak 1918
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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