Samuel vs Athanasius

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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Boy #4,292 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"immortal, undying"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Greek Christian Eastern European Catholic

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Samuel Rank #17

Athanasius Rank #4,292

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #4292 for Athanasius.

Is Samuel or Athanasius more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Athanasius at #4292 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Athanasius mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Athanasius means "immortal, undying" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Samuel and Athanasius boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Athanasius is primarily a boy name.