John vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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John Rank #21

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #21 for John.

Is John or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do John and Samuel mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Samuel boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.