Sam vs Gregory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"watchful, vigilant, alert"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

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Sam Rank #652

Gregory Rank #538

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Gregory more popular?

Gregory is more popular, ranked #538 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Gregory mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Gregory means "watchful, vigilant, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Sam and Gregory boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Gregory is primarily a boy name.