Sam
sam
Popularity
#6572
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
128,347
Peak Year
#2,528 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Samuel, meaning 'heard by God' or 'God has heard' in Hebrew.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Sam Mendes
British film and theatre director.
Sam Elliott
American actor with a distinctive voice.
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