Sam vs Rome

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 #454 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Rome, the Eternal City"

Origin: Latin

Italian American Latin American

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Sam Rank #652

Rome Rank #454

Rome is more popular, ranked #454 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Rome more popular?

Rome is more popular, ranked #454 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Rome mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Rome means "from Rome, the Eternal City" (Latin origin).

Are Sam and Rome boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Rome is primarily a boy name.