Sam vs Izaiah

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 #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is salvation, Yahweh saves"

Origin: Hebrew

American African American Jewish Christian

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Sam Rank #652

Izaiah Rank #608

Izaiah is more popular, ranked #608 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Izaiah more popular?

Izaiah is more popular, ranked #608 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Izaiah mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Izaiah means "God is salvation, Yahweh saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Izaiah boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Izaiah is primarily a boy name.