Michael vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Michael Rank #18

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #18 for Michael.

Is Michael or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Michael at #18 in the United States.

What do Michael and Samuel mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Michael and Samuel boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.