Samuel vs Tilden

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

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Tilden

Boy #3,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile valley dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,105
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Til, Tilly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Samuel Rank #17
Tilden Rank #3,105

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #3105 for Tilden.

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

Tilden ___

  • Tilden James
  • Tilden Cole
  • Tilden Grey
  • Tilden Wade
  • Tilden Reid
  • Tilden Hart

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

If you choose Tilden

Fletcher Sutton Dashiell Winona Holden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samuel or Tilden more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Tilden at #3105 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Tilden mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Tilden means "fertile valley dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Samuel and Tilden boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Tilden is primarily a boy name.

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