Alegra vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alegra

Girl #19,460 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful, lively, cheerful"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,460
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Ale, Legra

Playground Safety Score

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Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17
Total SSA Count
8,310
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alegra Rank #19,460
Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #19460 for Alegra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alegra ___

  • Alegra Sofia
  • Alegra Maria
  • Alegra Rose
  • Alegra Isabel
  • Alegra Lucia

Samuel ___

  • Samuel James
  • Samuel Thomas
  • Samuel Alexander
  • Samuel Joseph
  • Samuel Edward
  • Samuel Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alegra

Serena Vivace Aria Felicia

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alegra or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Alegra at #19460 in the United States.

What do Alegra and Samuel mean?

Alegra means "joyful, lively, cheerful" (Italian/Latin origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alegra and Samuel boy or girl names?

Alegra is primarily a girl name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.

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