Samuel
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced SAM-yoo-ul
Verified name
What does Samuel mean?
Heard by god
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 18 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 66 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sam, Sammy
Variant: Samuele, Sami
Related: Samir, Samantha
Using Samuel across cultures
Major Old Testament prophet name widely used globally.
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