Samuel vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Samuel Rank #17

Alexander Rank #27

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #27 for Alexander.

Is Samuel or Alexander more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Alexander at #27 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Alexander mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Samuel and Alexander boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.