Sam vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Sam Rank #652

Elisha Rank #851

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Sam or Elisha more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Sam and Elisha mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Elisha boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.