Cree vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cree

Boy #2,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America"

Origin: Indigenous North American

Cultural Roots

Indigenous North American Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,021
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,131
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lem, Lemmy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cree Rank #2,021
Lemuel Rank #2,131

Cree is more popular, ranked #2021 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cree ___

  • Cree River
  • Cree James
  • Cree Blue
  • Cree Wolf
  • Cree Stone
  • Cree Dale

Lemuel ___

  • Lemuel James
  • Lemuel John
  • Lemuel David
  • Lemuel Thomas
  • Lemuel Paul
  • Lemuel Nathan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cree

Dakota Cheyenne Shiloh Raven Scout

If you choose Lemuel

Samuel Ezekiel Ezra Naomi Ruth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cree or Lemuel more popular?

Cree is more popular, ranked #2021 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Cree and Lemuel mean?

Cree means "referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America" (Indigenous North American origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cree and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Cree is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.

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