Names Starting With S
BoyHebrew#18 in 2025
Samuel
Samuel is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “God has heard.” It ranked #18 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
SAM-yoo-el
meaning & origin
The name Samuel means “God has heard.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
A major prophet in the Hebrew Bible who anointed the first kings of Israel. The name has remained consistently popular across centuries and cultures.
popularity over time
#212020
#202021
#202022
#192023
#182024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #18 |
| 2023 | #19 |
| 2022 | #20 |
| 2021 | #20 |
| 2020 | #21 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Samuel
- Samuel L. Jackson (actor)
- Samuel Adams (Founding Father)
- Samuel Beckett (playwright)
- Samuel Taylor Coleridge (poet)
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