Jackson vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jackson Rank #35

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Jackson or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Samuel mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jackson and Samuel boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.