Names like Sam
If Sam is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Hebrew classics to names with a similar sound. Sam has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Seth, Saul, Noe and Jake.
24 boy names like Sam
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- Seth#581Seth means 'appointed' or 'placed.' It refers to being appointed as a replacement or…Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Saul#557Saul means "asked for" or "prayed for."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Noe#755Means "rest" or "comfort."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Jake#457Jake means "supplanter." It traditionally means someone who seizes or takes the place of…Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Ben#843It means 'son' or 'son of the right hand.' This often implies a favorite or fortunate…Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Danny#628Danny is a short form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Moises#587Drawn from the water; rescued.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Jimmy#847Jimmy is a shortened form of James, which means "supplanter." It can also mean someone…Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Adam#101The name Adam means "man" or "human being." It's often interpreted as referring to the…Also HebrewSame “-am” ending
- Ruben#480Ruben means "behold, a son." It expresses joy at the birth of a male child.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Aron#711Aron likely means "light bringer" or "mountain of strength."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- MikeMike is a shortened version of Michael, which means "Who is like God?"Also HebrewOne syllable
- Johnny#458Johnny is a diminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- JoeJoe is a shortened version of Joseph, meaning "God will increase" or "God will add."Also HebrewOne syllable
- Nathanael#632Nathanael means "God has given" or "gift of God."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- JonJon means "God is gracious." It's a shortened version of Jonathan.Also HebrewOne syllable
- Jaden#421Jaden is thought to mean "God has heard." It can also be seen as a modern invented name.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Emanuel#574This name means 'God is with us.' It expresses the idea of divine presence and support.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Johnathan#508God has given; gift of God.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- JoshJosh is a shortened version of Joshua, meaning "God is salvation" or "The Lord saves."Also HebrewOne syllable
- Elisha#789This name means 'my God is salvation,' implying a belief that God provides help and…Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Abram#742Abram means "exalted father" or "father of many." It signifies a respected leader or…Also HebrewSame “-am” ending
- Jesse#184Jesse means 'gift'.Also HebrewOne syllable
- Zachariah#538Zachariah means "God remembers." It suggests that God is mindful and attentive.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
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- What names are similar to Sam?
- Names with a similar style to Sam include Seth, Saul, Noe, Jake, Ben and Danny.
- How are these names matched to Sam?
- Each name is compared with Sam on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Sam has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Hebrew names are like Sam?
- Seth, Saul, Noe, Jake and Ben share Sam's Hebrew roots.