Samuel

Boy

Origin: Hebrew · English

Meaning

“heard by God”

Cultural Notes

A major Old Testament prophet and judge of Israel; Samuel has been in continuous use for centuries.

Popularity

Rarity: common
Peak decade: 1900s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Samuel

  • Samuel Adams, Samuel Beckett, Samuel L. Jackson

Variants & Spellings

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