Reason vs Samael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samael

Boy #2,901 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blindness of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish mystical Western occult Literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,901
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Reason Rank #3,007
Samael Rank #2,901

Samael is more popular, ranked #2901 vs #3007 for Reason.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reason ___

  • Reason Cole
  • Reason James
  • Reason Elliott
  • Reason Grant
  • Reason Owen
  • Reason Blake

Samael ___

  • Samael James
  • Samael Luke
  • Samael Cole
  • Samael Gray
  • Samael Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Reason

Valor Story Journey Sage Honor

If you choose Samael

Azrael Raphael Gabriel Lilith Seraphina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reason or Samael more popular?

Samael is more popular, ranked #2901 compared to Reason at #3007 in the United States.

What do Reason and Samael mean?

Reason means "rational thought, good judgment" (Old French/Latin origin). Samael means "blindness of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reason and Samael boy or girl names?

Reason is primarily a boy name. Samael is primarily a boy name.

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