Samuel: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Samuel · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Samuel: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«God has heard»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Hebrew
Popularity
95 out of 100
Where Samuel is popular
- BrazilArpen-Brasil / Portal da Transparencia do Registro Civil#10
- AlbaniaLOWER CONFIDENCETop 20
- ItalyISTAT#45
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Samuel
Samuel draws on Hebrew tradition and is generally taken to mean "God has heard." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Samuel and carries 2 syllables. Samuel is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Samuel is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as faith.
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FAQ
What does the name Samuel mean?+
The name Samuel means "God has heard".
What is the origin of the name Samuel?+
Samuel is a name of Hebrew origin.
Is Samuel a girl or boy name?+
Samuel is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Samuel?+
Samuel is pronounced Samuel (2 syllables).
Is Samuel a popular name?+
Samuel is a very popular choice, scoring 95 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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