Samuel vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Samuel Rank #17

Hunter Rank #128

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Samuel or Hunter more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Hunter mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Samuel and Hunter boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.