Bear vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bear Rank #829

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Sam mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bear and Sam boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.