Samuel vs Gabriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17
Total SSA Count
8,310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samuel Rank #17
Gabriel Rank #43

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samuel or Gabriel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Gabriel mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Samuel and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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