Sam vs Roger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Sam Rank #652

Roger Rank #750

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Sam or Roger more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Sam and Roger mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Sam and Roger boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.