About the name Samuel
Samuel has sat inside the American top fifty for the better part of two centuries, a consistency almost no other name can match. The prophet who anointed both Saul and David gave it gravity, and Sam gives it the warmth that keeps it from ever sounding severe.
Samuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin, pronounced SAM-yoo-ul. On the NameRarity scale it scores 14 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 1990s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Samuel?
Samuel sits at approximately #30 in recent US rankings. Roughly 2,750 people per million carry it — about 1 in 364. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 3.
Famous people named Samuel
- Samuel L. JacksonAmerican actor
- Samuel BeckettIrish playwright and novelist
Spellings and variants of Samuel
Names similar to Samuel
Simon
SY-mun
He has heard
Daniel
DAN-yul
God is my judge
Gabriel
GAY-bree-ul
God is my strength
Josiah
joh-SY-uh
The Lord supports and heals
Moses
MOH-ziz
Drawn out of the water
Aaron
AIR-un
Exalted, mountain of strength
Abel
AY-bul
Breath, vapour
Caleb
KAY-leb
Whole-hearted
Samuel — frequently asked questions
What does the name Samuel mean?
Samuel means "God has heard". It is a name of Hebrew origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Samuel?
Samuel is pronounced SAM-yoo-ul, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Samuel?
Samuel scores 14 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 364 people carry it — about 2,750 per million.
What is the numerology number for Samuel?
Samuel carries the expression number 8, known as The Powerhouse. Its soul urge number is 9 and its personality number is 8.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Samuel?
The lucky number for Samuel is 8 (with 17, 26, 35 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Midnight Navy. The traditional lucky day is Saturday and the associated gemstone is Onyx.
Is Samuel a popular name?
Samuel currently sits around rank #30 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 1990s.