Samuel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Heard by God, a name that speaks of prayers answered and faith rewarded.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #24
- Peak
- #21 in 2015
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Samuel Means
Samuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Heard by God, a name that speaks of prayers answered and faith rewarded.
How Popular Samuel Is
Samuel currently ranks #24 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 2015. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Samuel
- Samuel Adams was a Founding Father and the namesake of a famous brewery.
- The prophet Samuel anointed the first two kings of Israel.
- Sam is one of the warmest and most familiar nicknames in English.
Names Like Samuel
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Samuel
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Samuel.
Questions About Samuel
What does Samuel mean?
Samuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Heard by God, a name that speaks of prayers answered and faith rewarded.
How popular is Samuel?
Samuel currently ranks #24 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #21 in 2015. It has held steady.
Where does Samuel come from?
Samuel comes from Hebrew roots. Samuel Adams was a Founding Father and the namesake of a famous brewery.
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