Asa vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Asa Rank #475

Sam Rank #652

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Asa or Sam more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Asa and Sam mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Sam boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.