Tommy vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tommy

Boy #731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Tommy Rank #731

Sam Rank #652

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

Is Tommy or Sam more popular?

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

What do Tommy and Sam mean?

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

Are Tommy and Sam boy or girl names?

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