Sam vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Sam Rank #652

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Alexis mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Alexis boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.