Sam vs Jedidiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #811 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God's darling"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #652

Jedidiah Rank #811

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #811 for Jedidiah.

Is Sam or Jedidiah more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Jedidiah at #811 in the United States.

What do Sam and Jedidiah mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jedidiah means "God's darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Jedidiah boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Jedidiah is primarily a boy name.