Sam vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Sam Rank #652

Forest Rank #725

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #725 for Forest.

Is Sam or Forest more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Sam and Forest mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Sam and Forest boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.