Countries
12
Samuel Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Samuel is a popular boy name in 12 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.
Name Overview
Samuel is mostly used as a boy name in this dataset. Its best observed rank is #2, with an average rank of 5.4 across 12 ranked entries.
Samuel is associated with origins such as Hebrew and meanings such as God has heard.
Samuel appears across 12 countries, especially in Africa, South America, and Europe, including Slovakia, Guyana, and Solomon Islands.
Common forms and related variants include Sam and Sammy.
Pronunciation references include SAH-moo-el, sah-MWEL, SAM-uel, and sam-YOO-el.
Best rank
#2
Used as
boy
Main origins
Hebrew
Origins: Hebrew
Origin pages: Hebrew baby names
Common meanings: A Hebrew name meaning 'God has heard.' In the Bible, Samuel was a prominent prophet and judge known for his integrity and faith.
Pronunciation samples: SAH-moo-el, sah-MWEL, SAM-uel, sam-YOO-el | IPA: ˈsamuɛl, saˈmwel, samɥɛl
Variants and aliases: Sam, Sammy
Regional Usage Summary
Africa
South America
Europe
Oceania
Popularity by Country
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