Sam vs Reign

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rule, sovereignty"

Origin: Old French

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Sam Rank #652

Reign Rank #624

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Reign more popular?

Reign is more popular, ranked #624 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Reign mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Reign means "rule, sovereignty" (Old French origin).

Are Sam and Reign boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Reign is primarily a boy name.