Samuel
SAM-yoo-el
✦ Meaning
“From Hebrew 'Shemu'el' meaning 'God has heard,' this Biblical name of a prophet and judge carries spiritual significance and has maintained steady popularity across centuries.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #17 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Samuel Johnson
- Samuel Beckett
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Cross-Cultural Notes
Biblical name with universal cross-cultural recognition
People Also Ask
From Hebrew 'Shemu'el' meaning 'God has heard,' this Biblical name of a prophet and judge carries spiritual significance and has maintained steady popularity across centuries.
Samuel is currently ranked #17 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Samuel include Sam, Sammy, Luel.
Names that pair beautifully with Samuel include Ruth, Hannah, Gabriel, Isaiah.