Samuel vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Samuel Rank #17

Joseph Rank #32

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #32 for Joseph.

Is Samuel or Joseph more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Joseph at #32 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Joseph mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Samuel and Joseph boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.