Sam vs Memphis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

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Sam Rank #652

Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Memphis mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Sam and Memphis boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.