Reese vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Girl #190 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"ardor, enthusiasm, fire"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#190
Total SSA Count
1,589
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

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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

Reese Rank #190
Sam Rank #652

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 vs #652 for Sam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reese ___

  • Reese Ann
  • Reese Marie
  • Reese Lynn
  • Reese Grace
  • Reese Elaine
  • Reese Joelle

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 Reese

Blake Quinn Sage Brooke Cole

If you choose Sam

Jack Lucy Ella Tom Lily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reese or Sam more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Reese and Sam mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fire" (Welsh origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reese and Sam boy or girl names?

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

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