Sam vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #652

Amos Rank #699

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #699 for Amos.

Is Sam or Amos more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Sam and Amos mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Amos boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.