Roger vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roger Rank #750

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Sam mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roger and Sam boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.