Samuel vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Samuel Rank #17

Theo Rank #80

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Samuel or Theo more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Theo mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Samuel and Theo boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.