Sam
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sam
Sam
Unisex
hebrew
1 syllable
Sam is a hebrew unisex name meaning "God hears; diminutive of samson: sun child; bright sun".
The meaning of Sam is "God hears; diminutive of samson: sun child; bright sun" — a unisex name of hebrew origin. At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.
- Origin
- hebrew
- Gender
- Unisex
- Syllables
- 1
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
God hears; diminutive of samson: sun child; bright sun
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Sam
Very rare in US records
What does Sam mean?
Sam is a unisex name of hebrew origin meaning "God hears; diminutive of samson: sun child; bright sun".
Is Sam a rare name?
Yes. Sam does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Questions parents ask about Sam
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