Gemmalee vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gemmalee Rank #6,489
Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #6489 for Gemmalee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gemmalee ___

  • Gemmalee Rose
  • Gemmalee Mae
  • Gemmalee Claire
  • Gemmalee Joy
  • Gemmalee Faith
  • Gemmalee Kate

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 Gemmalee

Rosalie Annabelle Emmett Jasper Violet

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gemmalee or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Gemmalee at #6489 in the United States.

What do Gemmalee and Sam mean?

Gemmalee means "precious gem, jewel" (Latin via Italian origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gemmalee and Sam boy or girl names?

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

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