Sam

Boy

Origin: Hebrew · English

Meaning

“heard by God”

Cultural Notes

A short form of Samuel used independently; Sam is one of the most enduring diminutives in the English-speaking world.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1940s
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Famous People Named Sam

  • Sam Neill, Sam Walton

Variants & Spellings

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