Samuel vs Joshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

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Samuel Rank #17

Joshua Rank #57

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #57 for Joshua.

Is Samuel or Joshua more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Joshua mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Joshua boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.