Jonah vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonah

Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jonah Rank #126

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is Jonah or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Jonah and Samuel mean?

Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonah and Samuel boy or girl names?

Jonah is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.