Sam vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Sam Rank #652

Hugh Rank #765

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Sam or Hugh more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Sam and Hugh mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Hugh boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.