Sam vs Samora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Girl #6,608 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew (via Samuel)

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Girl #4,624 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"guarded by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sam Rank #6,608

Samora Rank #4,624

Samora is more popular, ranked #4624 vs #6608 for Sam.

Is Sam or Samora more popular?

Samora is more popular, ranked #4624 compared to Sam at #6608 in the United States.

What do Sam and Samora mean?

Sam means "God has heard" (Hebrew (via Samuel) origin). Samora means "guarded by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sam and Samora boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a girl name. Samora is primarily a girl name.