Sam vs Shalom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Girl #6,608 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew (via Samuel)

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Boy #1,723 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, completeness, welfare"

Origin: Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Ethiopian Jewish

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Sam Rank #6,608

Shalom Rank #1,723

Shalom is more popular, ranked #1723 vs #6608 for Sam.

Is Sam or Shalom more popular?

Shalom is more popular, ranked #1723 compared to Sam at #6608 in the United States.

What do Sam and Shalom mean?

Sam means "God has heard" (Hebrew (via Samuel) origin). Shalom means "peace, completeness, welfare" (Hebrew root shin-lamed-mem origin).

Are Sam and Shalom boy or girl names?

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