Atticus vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Atti, Cus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Atticus Rank #277
Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #277 for Atticus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Atticus ___

  • Atticus James
  • Atticus Cole
  • Atticus Reed
  • Atticus Grant
  • Atticus Henry
  • Atticus Finch

Samuel ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Atticus and Samuel mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Atticus and Samuel boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.

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