Samuel vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Samuel Rank #17

Christopher Rank #61

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Samuel or Christopher more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Christopher mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Samuel and Christopher boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.