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.