Samuel vs Talayeh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Samuel Rank #17
Talayeh Rank #19,837

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #19837 for Talayeh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samuel ___

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

Talayeh ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

If you choose Talayeh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samuel or Talayeh more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Talayeh at #19837 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Talayeh mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Talayeh boy or girl names?

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

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