Heath vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Heath Rank #852

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Sam mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Heath and Sam boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.