Alexander vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alexander Rank #27

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Alexander or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Samuel mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alexander and Samuel boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.