Sam vs Moses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

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Sam Rank #652

Moses Rank #506

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Moses more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Moses mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Sam and Moses boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.