Sammy

Boy's name

Sammy is a diminutive of the name Samuel, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God" or "God has heard."

Meaning God has heard
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 112
Peak year 1947

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Sammy Davis Jr. - Singer, actor, member of the Rat Pack.
  • Sammy Sosa - Former MLB player, home run hitter.
  • Sammy Hagar - Rock musician, former Van Halen lead singer.
  • Sammy Kershaw - Country music singer.
  • Sammy Baugh - Hall of Fame NFL quarterback.
  • Sammy Lee - Olympic diver, first Asian-American gold medalist.
  • Sammy Watkins - NFL wide receiver, Super Bowl champion.
  • Sammy Cahn - Songwriter, won multiple Oscars for his work.
  • Sammy White - Former NFL wide receiver, Super Bowl champion.
  • Sammy Cacciatore - Chef, restaurateur, TV personality.

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