Sam vs Asa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #652

Asa Rank #475

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Asa more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Asa mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Asa boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.