Reese vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Reese Rank #621

Sam Rank #652

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Reese or Sam more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Reese and Sam mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reese and Sam boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.