Sam vs Ridge

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #529 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller near the ridge"

Origin: Old English

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Sam Rank #652

Ridge Rank #529

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Ridge more popular?

Ridge is more popular, ranked #529 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Ridge mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ridge means "dweller near the ridge" (Old English origin).

Are Sam and Ridge boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Ridge is primarily a boy name.