Samuel vs Eli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Eli Rank #92

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #92 for Eli.

Is Samuel or Eli more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Eli mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Eli boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Eli is primarily a boy name.