Ermine vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ermine

Girl #19,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white winter fur of the stoat, purity and royalty"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English French Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,707
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ermi, Min

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ermine Rank #19,707
Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #19707 for Ermine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ermine ___

  • Ermine Rose
  • Ermine Louise
  • Ermine Claire
  • Ermine Pearl
  • Ermine Grace

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 Ermine

Hermione Lavinia Cecily Edmund Jasper

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ermine or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Ermine at #19707 in the United States.

What do Ermine and Samuel mean?

Ermine means "white winter fur of the stoat, purity and royalty" (Old French origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ermine and Samuel boy or girl names?

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

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