Sam vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Sam Rank #652

Bear Rank #829

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Sam or Bear more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Sam and Bear mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Sam and Bear boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.