From Hebrew 'Shemu'el' meaning God has heard, Biblical prophet and important Old Testament figure.
Nicknames
sam · sammy · sammie
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Samuel has experienced notable growth in English-speaking nations, now in top-20 across most regions.
The cultural moment.
North America and Britain experienced Samuel rising from moderate to top-15 starting 2005, sustained growth through 2024, driven by Biblical name revival. Currently ranks #12 in Spain, #17 in the US and #62 in the UK.