Samuel vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #17 for Samuel.

Is Samuel or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Noah mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Noah boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.