Samuel vs Tatum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Samuel Rank #17
Tatum Rank #195

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #195 for Tatum.

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

Tatum ___

  • Tatum James
  • Tatum Michael
  • Tatum Alexander
  • Tatum Lee
  • Tatum Blake
  • Tatum River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

If you choose Tatum

Hudson Easton Colton Avery Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samuel or Tatum more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Tatum mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Samuel and Tatum boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Tatum is primarily a boy name.

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