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Ridge vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ridge Rank #529
Sam Rank #652

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #652 for Sam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridge or Sam more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Ridge and Sam mean?

Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ridge and Sam boy or girl names?

Ridge is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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