Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Samuell since 1919
Babies named Samuell per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 61 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 31 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Samuell is a variant spelling of the classic Hebrew name Samuel, meaning 'God has heard.' While the standard spelling Samuel has ranked among the top 50 names for boys in the U.S. for decades, the variant Samuell is far rarer. According to Social Security data, Samuell first appeared in records in 1919, but it has never reached the top 1000. Its peak year was 1999, when a small number of parents chose this distinctive spelling. Since 2022, its usage has been rising, though from a very low base. The variant's unusual double 'l' gives it a unique look without straying far from tradition. Because Samuell has never cracked the top 1000, no state has recorded enough births to list it among top names. Parents drawn to Samuell often appreciate the familiar biblical roots with a less common spelling.
Samuell is a variant spelling of Samuel, which comes from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, meaning 'God has heard.' In the Old Testament, Samuel was a prophet and the last of the judges of Israel. The name has been widely used among English-speaking Christians and Jews for centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sam, Sammy
Sibling names for Samuell
Names that share Samuell's style, for a brother or sister.
