Sam vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

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Sam Rank #652

Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Reece mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Sam and Reece boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Reece is primarily a boy name.