Kiyan vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiyan

Boy #1,385 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, royal"

Origin: Persian Kay dynasty

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,385
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ki

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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

Kiyan Rank #1,385
Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #1385 for Kiyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kiyan ___

  • Kiyan Ali
  • Kiyan Reza
  • Kiyan Ahmad
  • Kiyan James
  • Kiyan Darius
  • Kiyan Leo

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 Kiyan

Dara Arya Cyrus Yasmin Shirin

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiyan or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Kiyan at #1385 in the United States.

What do Kiyan and Samuel mean?

Kiyan means "king, royal" (Persian Kay dynasty origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kiyan and Samuel boy or girl names?

Kiyan is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.

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