| Meaning | heard by God, name of God |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Samuel |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Sam-u-el |
Samuel is a timeless name that carries a deep sense of spirituality and divine connection. Derived from the Hebrew "Shemu'el," meaning "heard by God" or "God has heard," Samuel holds a significant place in biblical history as a prophet and judge. Choosing Samuel for your baby boy bestows upon him a name that symbolizes the power of being heard and understood by a higher power.
Samuel has a classic and elegant appeal, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a name with a strong foundation. Its versatility is seen in the various nicknames, such as Sam, Sammy, and Sammie, which offer a more informal and endearing touch. Whether your son follows in the footsteps of famous individuals like Samuel L. Jackson, Samuel Morse, or Samuel Beckett, or finds inspiration in fictional characters like Samwise Gamgee or Sam Winchester, the name Samuel carries an air of distinction and authority.
Choosing Samuel for your baby boy is a timeless decision that links him to a rich history of faith, strength, and divine connection.
| Simon |
| Seth |
| Silas |
| Sebastian |
| Solomon |
| Sawyer |
| Spencer |
| Sidney |
| Sullivan |
| Scott |
| Shepherd |
| Sterling |
| Sam |
| Sammy |
| Samy |
| Sammie |
| Samuel L. Jackson | American actor |
| Samuel Morse | American inventor of Morse code |
| Samuel Beckett | Irish playwright and novelist |
| Samuel Johnson | English writer and lexicographer |
| Samuel Taylor Coleridge | English poet and philosopher |
| Samuel Eto'o | Cameroonian footballer |
| Samuel Barber | American composer |
| Samuel Gompers | American labor leader |
| Samuel Alito | American Supreme Court Justice |
| Samuel Pepys | English diarist and naval administrator |
| Samuel de Champlain | French explorer and cartographer |
| Samuel Goldwyn | Polish-American film producer |
| Samuel Dalembert | Haitian-Canadian basketball player |
| Samuel Huntington | American political scientist |
| Samuel Adams | American craft brewery founder |
| Samuel P. Taylor | American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient |
| Samuel Umtiti | French footballer |
| Samuel Colt | American actor |
| Samuel "Sam" Winchester | Supernatural TV series |
| Samuel "Screech" Powers | Saved by the Bell TV series |
| Samuel "Sam"wise Gamgee | The Lord of the Rings |
| Samuel "Sam" Malone | Cheers TV series |
| Samuel "Sam" Wilson | Falcon and the Winter Soldier |
| Samuel "Sam" Flynn | Tron - Legacy |
| Samuel "Sam" Vimes | Discworld series by Terry Pratchett |
| Samuel "Sam" Bennett | Grey's Anatomy TV series |
| Samuel "Sam" Fisher | Splinter Cell video game series |
| Samuel "Sam" Tarly | Game of Thrones TV series |
| Samuel "Sam" Evans | Glee TV series |
| Samuel "Sam" Roth | Shiver series by Maggie Stiefvater |
| Samuel "Sam" Guthrie | X-Men comics |
| Samuel "Sam" Witwicky | Transformers film series |
| Samuel "Sam" Anders | Battlestar Galactica TV series |
| Samuel "Sam" Tyler | Life on Mars TV series |
| Samuel "Sam" Sparks | Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs |
| Samuel "Sam" Axe | Burn Notice TV series |
| Samuel "Sam" Black Crow | American Gods by Neil Gaiman |