Sammuel
Sammuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Heard by God, or name of God.
Origin and history
Sammuel is a variant spelling of the classic biblical name Samuel. Rooted in Hebrew, it traditionally means 'heard by God' or 'name of God'. In the United States, it is a rare alternative spelling, with the traditional single-'m' Samuel being significantly more common.
Popularity in the United States
2,703 babies in the United States have been named Sammuel since 1880. It ranks #2492 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1775.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52 %)
- TX (30.7 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
- AL (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 92 |
| 1930-1940 | 95 |
| 1940-1950 | 192 |
| 1950-1960 | 318 |
| 1960-1970 | 229 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 276 |
| 1990-2000 | 345 |
| 2000-2010 | 479 |
| 2010-2019 | 335 |
| 2020-2029 | 152 |
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy
Fun facts
- Sammuel is a rare orthographic variation of Samuel, incorporating an extra 'm'.
- It shares its linguistic roots with the biblical figure Samuel, an important leader and prophet in Hebrew tradition.