Nathanial vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathanial

Boy #3,768 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nathanial Rank #3,768

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #3768 for Nathanial.

Is Nathanial or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Nathanial at #3768 in the United States.

What do Nathanial and Samuel mean?

Nathanial means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathanial and Samuel boy or girl names?

Nathanial is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.