Samuel vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Samuel or Lemuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Lemuel mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.