Samuel vs Jonah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Jonah Rank #126

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is Samuel or Jonah more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Jonah mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Jonah boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.