Sam vs Zaire

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 #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river that swallows all rivers"

Origin: Bantu

African American Congolese

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Sam Rank #652

Zaire Rank #473

Zaire is more popular, ranked #473 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Zaire more popular?

Zaire is more popular, ranked #473 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Zaire mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Zaire means "river that swallows all rivers" (Bantu origin).

Are Sam and Zaire boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Zaire is primarily a boy name.