Samuel vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish Christian American French

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Samuel Rank #17

Richard Rank #232

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Samuel or Richard more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Richard mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Samuel and Richard boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.