Sam vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Heath Rank #852

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Sam or Heath more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Sam and Heath mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Heath boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.