Samuel vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Samuel Rank #17

Jonathan Rank #83

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Samuel or Jonathan more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Jonathan mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Samuel and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.