Jonathan vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jonathan Rank #83

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Samuel mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jonathan and Samuel boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.