Boy name guide

Samuel name meaning, origin and style

Samuel is a Hebrew name commonly associated with God has heard.

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God has heard
Say it
SAM-yoo-ul

Choosing Samuel

A substantial biblical choice with Sam as a simple everyday option.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

Browse more S boy names