Sam vs Saleem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Girl #6,608 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew (via Samuel)

English American British Australian European

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Boy #2,078 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe, sound, free from defects"

Origin: Arabic

Muslim/Islamic South Asian Middle Eastern North African

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Sam Rank #6,608

Saleem Rank #2,078

Saleem is more popular, ranked #2078 vs #6608 for Sam.

Is Sam or Saleem more popular?

Saleem is more popular, ranked #2078 compared to Sam at #6608 in the United States.

What do Sam and Saleem mean?

Sam means "God has heard" (Hebrew (via Samuel) origin). Saleem means "safe, sound, free from defects" (Arabic origin).

Are Sam and Saleem boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a girl name. Saleem is primarily a boy name.