Nathaniel vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 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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Nathaniel Rank #144

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Nathaniel or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Samuel mean?

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

Are Nathaniel and Samuel boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.