Sameul
Sameul is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has heard, or name of God.
Origin and history
Sameul is a rare spelling variant or typographical transposition of the classic biblical name Samuel. It derives from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, traditionally interpreted as 'God has heard' or 'name of God'. In the United States, it appears occasionally in historical record keeping, though the standard spelling Samuel remains overwhelmingly more common.
Popularity in the United States
871 babies in the United States have been named Sameul since 1880. It ranks #3807 all-time.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 95 |
| 1930-1940 | 62 |
| 1940-1950 | 78 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 95 |
| 1970-1980 | 104 |
| 1980-1990 | 124 |
| 1990-2000 | 72 |
| 2000-2010 | 45 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy
Fun facts
- Sameul most likely originated as a common clerical transposition of the letters 'u' and 'e' in Samuel.
- Over 800 boys in the United States have been registered with this exact spelling since 1880.