Sam
Name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity rankings
Pronunciation Breakdown
Detailed phonetic analysis of how to say Sam
Syllables (1)
Bold syllables indicate primary stress
Sound Breakdown
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Standard international representation
Pronunciation Tips
• This is a single-syllable name, pronounced in one smooth sound.
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Structure
Usability
Easy to pronounce
Works well across languages
Name Personality
Key Characteristics
Concise and memorable
Simple and direct
Consonant-rich and crisp
Easy for most speakers
Works across cultures
Part of this name family
Letter Frequency
Most frequent letters in Sam
Visual Pattern
Tall bars = vowels, Short bars = consonants
Name Statistics
How does Sam compare to the average name?
Sam is easier than average by 2.0 points.
Difficulty Scale:
Names related to Sam (root: sam)
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Related Names (15)
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Sam belongs to a family of 30 related names.Showing 15 most common variations.
SAM n 1: a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
Primary Theme
Based on origin, place, or historical context
Theme Distribution
Life Path Number
Compassionate souls who find fulfillment in caring for others and creating harmony.
Most Common Letters
Sound Composition
Consonant-heavy names tend to sound more crisp and strong
Numerology Breakdown
Each letter is assigned a number (1-9). These are added together and reduced to find your Life Path Number.
Sam Coppersmith
American politician
Born: 1955
Sam Bennett
Irish racing cyclist
Born: 1990
Sam Kutesa
Ugandan politician.
Born: 1949
Sam Querrey
American tennis player
Born: 1987
Sam Trammell
American actor
Born: 1969
Sam Peckinpah
American film director (1925–1984)
Born: 1925
| Country | Gender | Rank | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | boy | #97 | 2010-2010 |
| Belgium | boy | #86 | 2018-2018 |
| Belgium | girl | #95 | 2010-2010 |
| France | boy | #293 | 2018-2018 |
| Ireland | boy | #44 | 2019-2019 |
| Netherlands | boy | #13 | 2019-2019 |
| Netherlands | girl | #93 | 2019-2019 |
| New Zealand | boy | #84 | 2013-2013 |
| Sweden | boy | #27 | 2019-2019 |
| United Kingdom | boy | #207 | 2018-2018 |
| United States | boy | #603 | 2018-2018 |
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Lower rank numbers indicate higher popularity (e.g., #1 is most popular)
Showing top 10 countries by ranking (lower rank = more popular)