Graham vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Graham

Boy #129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#129
Total SSA Count
2,789
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

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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

Graham Rank #129
Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #129 for Graham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Graham ___

  • Graham James
  • Graham William
  • Graham Henry
  • Graham Thomas
  • Graham Reid
  • Graham Cole

Samuel ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Graham

Elliot Nora Fiona Duncan Callum

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graham or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Graham at #129 in the United States.

What do Graham and Samuel mean?

Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Graham and Samuel boy or girl names?

Graham is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.

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