Amos vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Amos Rank #699

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #699 for Amos.

Is Amos or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Amos and Sam mean?

Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amos and Sam boy or girl names?

Amos is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.