Joseph vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

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Joseph Rank #32

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #32 for Joseph.

Is Joseph or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Joseph at #32 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Samuel mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joseph and Samuel boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.