Nathan vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nathan Rank #62

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Samuel mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathan and Samuel boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.