Samwise Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAM-wize / /ˈsæm.waɪz/English; Old English
Meaning
half-wise (English); a term of endearment (Old English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Samwise is derived from Old English, where 'sam' means 'half' and 'wise' means 'wise', suggesting a sense of modest wisdom. In modern usage, particularly popularized by J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', it has come to represent loyalty and friendship.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Sam
- Wise
International Variants
- Samuele (Italian)
- Sami (Finnish)
- Santiago (Spanish)
Famous people named Samwise
Samwise Gamgee — character in 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Fictional characters named Samwise
Samwise Gamgee — 'The Lord of the Rings'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Samwise was first seen in the United States in 2002. Samwise has ranked as high as #1341 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Samwise has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Samwise
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 20 |