Azariah vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azariah

Boy #504 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#504
Total SSA Count
604
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ari, Az

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Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#652
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sammy

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Popularity Comparison

Azariah Rank #504
Sam Rank #652

Azariah is more popular, ranked #504 vs #652 for Sam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azariah ___

  • Azariah James
  • Azariah Emmanuel
  • Azariah David
  • Azariah Elijah
  • Azariah Michael
  • Azariah Joseph

Sam ___

  • Sam James
  • Sam Lee
  • Sam Alexander
  • Sam William
  • Sam Cole
  • Sam David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azariah

Elijah Isaiah Ezekiel Miriam Delilah

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azariah or Sam more popular?

Azariah is more popular, ranked #504 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Azariah and Sam mean?

Azariah means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Azariah and Sam boy or girl names?

Azariah is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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