Samual
Samual is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has heard; name of God.
Origin and history
Samual is a spelling variant of the traditional Hebrew name Samuel. It derives from the biblical name Shemu'el, meaning 'God has heard' or 'name of God'. In the United States, it functions as a less common spelling alternative to the dominant 'Samuel'.
Popularity in the United States
5,594 babies in the United States have been named Samual since 1880. It ranks #1625 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.6 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- IN (7.4 %)
- WI (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 58 |
| 1890-1900 | 24 |
| 1900-1910 | 59 |
| 1910-1920 | 177 |
| 1920-1930 | 340 |
| 1930-1940 | 301 |
| 1940-1950 | 315 |
| 1950-1960 | 386 |
| 1960-1970 | 411 |
| 1970-1980 | 478 |
| 1980-1990 | 656 |
| 1990-2000 | 974 |
| 2000-2010 | 904 |
| 2010-2019 | 392 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Nicknames
Sam, Sammy
Fun facts
- Samual is a phonetic spelling variant of the classic name Samuel.
- Shares its origins with the Hebrew prophet Samuel described in the Old Testament.