Sam vs Rex

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 #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Sam Rank #652

Rex Rank #793

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #793 for Rex.

Is Sam or Rex more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Rex at #793 in the United States.

What do Sam and Rex mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Rex means "king" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Rex boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Rex is primarily a boy name.