Samuel vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #17 for Samuel.

Is Samuel or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Benjamin mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.