Samuel vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Samuel Rank #17

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Samuel or Akeelah more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Akeelah mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Samuel and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.