Arlington vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Arlington Rank #4,649
Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #4649 for Arlington.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlington ___

  • Arlington James
  • Arlington Scott
  • Arlington Cole
  • Arlington Hayes
  • Arlington Reid
  • Arlington Grant

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 Arlington

Hamilton Lincoln Wellington Hadley Remington

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlington or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Arlington at #4649 in the United States.

What do Arlington and Samuel mean?

Arlington means "Eorla's settlement (personal name etymology)" (Old English origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlington and Samuel boy or girl names?

Arlington is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.

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