Sam vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Sam Rank #652

Corey Rank #679

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Sam or Corey more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Sam and Corey mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Sam and Corey boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.