Samuel
heard by God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Boy
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- SAM-yoo-el
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
SamSammy
About the name Samuel
Samuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "heard by God". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Samuel has never fallen out of the US top 100 for boys in recorded history. The Old Testament prophet Samuel anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel. Parents often choose it as a serious, timeless alternative to trendier picks — the nickname Sam works from toddlerhood into a professional adult name without changing.
Popularity trend: Samuel has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
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Frequently asked about Samuel
- What does the name Samuel mean?
- Samuel means "heard by God". It's a boy name of Hebrew origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Samuel come from?
- Samuel originates from Hebrew. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Samuel a boy or girl name?
- Samuel is a boy name.