Samuel

Meaning

Its source is Shemuel, a Hebrew name meaning "God heard."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in English, French, Spanish and Hungarian.

Background story

Some authorities interpret this name as ''requested of God,'' ''God's heart'' or ''God's name.''

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Statistics for the name Samuel (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Samuel was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Samuel was ranked as number 21 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Samuel was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Samuel was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Samuel was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies

Meaning

Its source is Shemuel, a Hebrew name meaning "God heard."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in English, French, Spanish and Hungarian.

Background story

Some authorities interpret this name as ''requested of God,'' ''God's heart'' or ''God's name.''

Find similar names to Samuel

• Names that start with 'Sam'
• Names that end with 'uel'
• Conduct an advanced search