Samuel vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Ethan Rank #19

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #19 for Ethan.

Is Samuel or Ethan more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Ethan at #19 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Ethan mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Ethan boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.