Samuel vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Samuel Rank #17

Nicholas Rank #117

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Samuel or Nicholas more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Nicholas mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Samuel and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.