Samuel vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #17 for Samuel.

Is Samuel or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Elijah mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Elijah boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.