Samuel vs Trellis

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

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Trellis

Girl #19,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,482
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trell, Ellie

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Popularity Comparison

Samuel Rank #17
Trellis Rank #19,482

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #19482 for Trellis.

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

Trellis ___

  • Trellis Rose
  • Trellis Mae
  • Trellis Joy
  • Trellis Fern
  • Trellis June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samuel

Eleanor Hannah Nathan Rebecca Elijah

If you choose Trellis

Wren Briar Sage Fern

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samuel or Trellis more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Trellis at #19482 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Trellis mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Trellis means "latticed garden framework, support structure for climbing plants" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Samuel and Trellis boy or girl names?

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

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