Eleazar vs Shmuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eleazar

Boy #1,151 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,151
Total SSA Count
182
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eli, Elie, Azar

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Shmuel

Boy #983 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Ashkenazi Sephardic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#983
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shmulik, Muli

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Popularity Comparison

Eleazar Rank #1,151
Shmuel Rank #983

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 vs #1151 for Eleazar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eleazar ___

  • Eleazar David
  • Eleazar Samuel
  • Eleazar Joseph
  • Eleazar Benjamin
  • Eleazar Isaac
  • Eleazar Aaron

Shmuel ___

  • Shmuel Yitzchak
  • Shmuel David
  • Shmuel Avraham
  • Shmuel Moshe
  • Shmuel Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eleazar

Miriam Naomi Ezra Tobias Nathaniel

If you choose Shmuel

Rivka Devorah Leah Moshe Nachman

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eleazar or Shmuel more popular?

Shmuel is more popular, ranked #983 compared to Eleazar at #1151 in the United States.

What do Eleazar and Shmuel mean?

Eleazar means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Shmuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eleazar and Shmuel boy or girl names?

Eleazar is primarily a boy name. Shmuel is primarily a boy name.

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