Gabriel vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Walker Jasper Hayes David

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Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #17
Total SSA Count: 8,310
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Owen Dylan Jayden Jaxson

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Samuel mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gabriel and Samuel boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.

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