Isaac vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isaac

Boy #40 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He will laugh; laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Isaac Rank #40

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #40 for Isaac.

Is Isaac or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Isaac at #40 in the United States.

What do Isaac and Samuel mean?

Isaac means "He will laugh; laughter" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Isaac and Samuel boy or girl names?

Isaac is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.