Samuel \s(a)-muel\ as a boy's name is pronounced SAM-yoo-el. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Samuel is "God heard". Also possibly as "requested of God", "God's heart" or "God's name".
Biblical: the prophet and judge who anointed Saul and David as kings of Israel. The name was used by the Puritans and usage peaked in the 19th century. Opera singer Samuel Ramey; lexicographer Samuel Johnson; playwright Samuel Beckett; author Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain); actor Samuel L. Jackson.
Samuel has 7 variant forms: Sam, Sammie, Sammy, Samuele, Samuello, Samwell and Shem.
Samuel is a very popular first name for men (#60 out of 1220) and also a very popular surname or last name for all people (#1678 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
Samuel has 7 variant forms: Sam, Sammie, Sammy, Samuele, Samuello, Samwell and Shem.
Samuel is a very popular first name for men (#60 out of 1220) and also a very popular surname or last name for all people (#1678 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
Displayed below is the baby names popularity of the name Samuel for boys. (2010 statistics) Compare Samuel with its variant forms and related boy baby names.
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