Sam vs Tommy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Sam Rank #652

Tommy Rank #731

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #731 for Tommy.

Is Sam or Tommy more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Tommy at #731 in the United States.

What do Sam and Tommy mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Tommy means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Sam and Tommy boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Tommy is primarily a boy name.