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Samuel
BoyMeaning of Samuel: Hebrew: 'God has heard'
Samuel is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 19th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 60th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#19
8,342 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#60
857 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
823,085
First recorded 1880 · peak 2001
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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