Samuel vs Jonathon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

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Samuel Rank #17

Jonathon Rank #1,547

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #1547 for Jonathon.

Is Samuel or Jonathon more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Jonathon at #1547 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Jonathon mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin).

Are Samuel and Jonathon boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Jonathon is primarily a boy name.