Sam vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Sam Rank #652

Ray Rank #777

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Sam or Ray more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Sam and Ray mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Ray boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.