Sam vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

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Sam Rank #652

Reese Rank #621

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Reese mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Sam and Reese boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.