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Boy Name

Samuel

"Heard by God, name of God"

Ranked #17 for boys

About the Name Samuel

Meaning

Heard by God, name of God

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

S

Boy Rank

#17

Girl Rank

#13186

Samuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Heard by God, name of God" and Currently ranked #17 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with S or explore other Hebrew names.

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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
  • SA Samuel Adams
  • SB Samuel Beckett

Names Similar to Samuel

Sebastian

Boy

Venerable, revered

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Simon

Boy

He has heard, listening

Hebrew #252

Silas

Boy

Wood, forest, of the forest

Latin #81

Solomon

Boy

Peace, peaceful, man of peace

Hebrew #417

Seth

Boy

Appointed, placed, third son

Hebrew #558
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
6
Starts with
S
Origin
Hebrew

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