Samuel vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Samuel Rank #17

Leo Rank #24

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #24 for Leo.

Is Samuel or Leo more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Leo at #24 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Leo mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Samuel and Leo boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.