Sam
Unisex name · Hebrew · pronounced SAM
Verified name
What does Sam mean?
Heard by god
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 556 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 363 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sammie, Sammy
Variant: Sammy, Sammie
Related: Samuel, Samantha
Using Sam across cultures
Universal short form for Samuel and Samantha.
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