Sam vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Sam Rank #652

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Roy mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sam and Roy boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.