July vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

July

Boy #6,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Julius, born in July"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,248
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jules

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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

July Rank #6,248
Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #6248 for July.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

July ___

  • July James
  • July River
  • July Lee
  • July August
  • July Forrest
  • July David

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 July

June August April Autumn River

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is July or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to July at #6248 in the United States.

What do July and Sam mean?

July means "of Julius, born in July" (Latin origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are July and Sam boy or girl names?

July is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.

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