Samuel

Pronunciation: [ s-AMY-ool ]

Girl Name #19,644 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Samuel is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-AMY-ool.

Parents who love the name Samuel often also consider Sarah, Sallie, Sadie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #19,644
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Sam Say Samie Samuie

Also a Boy Name

Samuel is also used as a boy name, ranked #17.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samuel

Is Samuel a boy or girl name?

Samuel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #19644. As a boy name, it is ranked #17. Samuel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Samuel?

Samuel is pronounced s-AMY-ool.

How popular is the name Samuel?

Samuel is currently ranked #19644 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Samuel?

Common nicknames for Samuel include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samuie.

Is Samuel a common or rare name?

Samuel is an uncommon name, ranked #19644 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Samuel

Samuel is a girl name .

Is Samuel a boy or girl name? Samuel is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #19,644 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17. Samuel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Samuel is currently ranked #19,644 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Samuel include Sam, Say, Samie, and Samuie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.