Sam
Sam means “God has heard; told by God”.
Origin: HebrewRegion: USA, GlobalGender: BoySyllables: 1
US popularity
#536
all-time rank
123K
births
stable
Silent era
Names with a similar meaning
Michael · Who is like God?Joshua · God is salvationDorothy · Gift of GodTimothy · Honoring GodJessica · God beholdsBetty · God is my oathMichelle · Who is like God?Jonathan · Gift of GodCynthia · From Mount CynthusAngela · AngelJerry · Spear rulerJanet · God is graciousSamantha · ListenerDiane · DivineZachary · The Lord has rememberedJoyce · LordJoan · God is graciousJean · God is gracious
Frequently asked
What does the name Sam mean?
Sam means "God has heard; told by God", and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Sam?
Sam originates from Hebrew.
How popular is the name Sam?
Sam has been given to about 122,620 babies in the US and is currently stable, most associated with the Silent generation.
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