Samuel vs Aaron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Samuel Rank #17

Aaron Rank #79

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #79 for Aaron.

Is Samuel or Aaron more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Aaron mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are Samuel and Aaron boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.