Dog Names > Sam

Sam

Unisex

Meaning

Short Form Of Samuel Or Samantha

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/sæm/

Traits associated with the name Sam:

Dogs named Sam tend to be loving, good-natured, loyal, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sam?

That you have a fondness for classic, timeless names. It could also suggest that you are a fan of the classic novel, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain, in which the main character's loyal companion is a dog named "Sam."

Is Sam a good dog name?

Sam is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Sam isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sam is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sam was, in the past month, the 343rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Sam is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Sam was viewed 129 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sam's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Sam is most adored in New Hampshire, Illinois and Delaware.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Carolina, Washington and Oregon.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sam.

Famous dogs named Sam:

A cocker spaniel named Sam appeared in the comic book Family Circus by Bill Keane.
A irish wolfhound named Sam appeared in the comic book Sam & Max by Steve Purcell.
A parson russell terrier rough named Sam played a role in the movie It Happened on Fifth Avenue.
A old english sheepdog named Sam played a role in the movie Cats & Dogs.
A rough collie named Sam played a role in the movie Hondo.
A sheepdog named Sam played a role in the movie A Sheep in the Deep.