Samuel
Hebrew boy's name meaning “God has heard”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- God has heard
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #20
- Born in 2023
- 8,019
Meaning & origin
Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, 'God has heard' or 'name of God'. The prophet Samuel anointed the first kings of Israel.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Samuel ranked #20 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 8,019 US boys were given the name Samuel.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #17 in 2024
“Unranked” means Samuel was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Sam, Sammy
Samuel: frequently asked questions
What does the name Samuel mean?
Samuel is a Hebrew name meaning "God has heard". Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, 'God has heard' or 'name of God'. The prophet Samuel anointed the first kings of Israel.
Where does the name Samuel come from?
Samuel is of Hebrew origin. Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, 'God has heard' or 'name of God'. The prophet Samuel anointed the first kings of Israel.
Is Samuel a boy or a girl name?
Samuel is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Samuel?
In 2023, 8,019 US boys were given the name Samuel.
Is Samuel a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Samuel ranked #20 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Samuel?
Common nicknames for Samuel include Sam, Sammy.