Boy Name
Samuel
"God has heard or his name is God. Symbolizes spiritual connection and divine favor."
Ranked #17 for boys
About the Name Samuel
Meaning
God has heard or his name is God. Symbolizes spiritual connection and divine favor.
Origin
HebrewGender
Boy
First Letter
SBoy Rank
#17
Girl Rank
#13186
Samuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "God has heard or his name is God. Symbolizes spiritual connection and divine favor." and Currently ranked #17 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Hebrew names.
Popularity Over Time
#53984 1950
#44515 1960
#48466 1970
#73979 1980
#125901 1990
#138883 2000
#108243 2010
#41946 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Samuel
- SL Samuel L. Jackson (actor)
- SJ Samuel Johnson (lexicographer)