Sam vs Rey

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 #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Sam Rank #652

Rey Rank #823

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Sam or Rey more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Sam and Rey mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Sam and Rey boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.