Lazlo vs Samvel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lazlo

Boy #6,542 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler, glorious reign"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Hungarian Polish Czech Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,542
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laz, Las

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Samvel

Boy #6,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Armenian Middle Eastern Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,695
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy, Samvel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lazlo Rank #6,542
Samvel Rank #6,695

Lazlo is more popular, ranked #6542 vs #6695 for Samvel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazlo ___

  • Lazlo James
  • Lazlo Alexander
  • Lazlo Emil
  • Lazlo Hugo
  • Lazlo Felix

Samvel ___

  • Samvel Armen
  • Samvel Aram
  • Samvel David
  • Samvel Karen
  • Samvel Tigran
  • Samvel Hovhannes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lazlo

Zara Mira Attila Petra Otto

If you choose Samvel

Aram Ani Armen Nare Vardan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazlo or Samvel more popular?

Lazlo is more popular, ranked #6542 compared to Samvel at #6695 in the United States.

What do Lazlo and Samvel mean?

Lazlo means "famous ruler, glorious reign" (Slavic origin). Samvel means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lazlo and Samvel boy or girl names?

Lazlo is primarily a boy name. Samvel is primarily a boy name.

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