Sam vs Omari

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 #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

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Sam Rank #652

Omari Rank #619

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Omari more popular?

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Omari mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are Sam and Omari boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Omari is primarily a boy name.