Samuel vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Samuel Rank #17

George Rank #123

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #123 for George.

Is Samuel or George more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Samuel and George mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Samuel and George boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.