Samuel vs Nathaniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Nathaniel Rank #144

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Samuel or Nathaniel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Nathaniel mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Nathaniel boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Nathaniel is primarily a boy name.