Jack vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jack Rank #15

Samuel Rank #17

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #17 for Samuel.

Is Jack or Samuel more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Jack and Samuel mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jack and Samuel boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.