Sammy

Meaning of Sammy

Sammy is often a shortened version of Samuel, meaning "God has heard" or "name of God."

Sammy has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sammy

After ranking as high as #745 in 2001, Sammy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Sammy

• Sammy Davis Jr.
  Entertainer, singer, dancer, actor
• Sammy Hagar
  Rock singer and guitarist
• Sammy Sosa
  Former professional baseball player
• Sammy Kershaw
  American country music artist
• Sammy Baugh
  Hall of Fame football player

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Questions about the name Sammy

What does the name Sammy mean?

Sammy means sammy is often a shortened version of samuel, meaning "god has heard" or "name of god.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Sammy a boy's or a girl's name?

Sammy is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sammy?

Sammy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Sammy most popular?

Sammy peaked at #745 in 2001.