Samuel vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Samuel Rank #17

Alan Rank #167

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Samuel or Alan more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Alan mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Samuel and Alan boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.