Rising since 2002, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Samvel since 1993
Babies named Samvel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Samvel has been recorded in U.S. births since 1993 and remains a rare but steadily rising choice. Its rank of 6803 in 2025 places it well outside the top 1000, with an occurrence rate of roughly 1 in 142,340 babies that year. The name reached its highest frequency in 2022, and its trajectory shows consistent growth since 2002, reflecting growing interest in Armenian heritage names. Samvel is almost exclusively used for boys and carries strong cultural ties to Armenia and the Armenian diaspora. Its derivation from the enduring biblical name Samuel gives it a familiar resonance, while its distinctive ending and pronunciation set it apart from more common forms.
Samvel is the Armenian form of Samuel, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God heard' or 'name of God.' The name has been used in Armenia for centuries, borne by numerous historical figures and adapting naturally to Armenian phonology. Its soft 'v' sound distinguishes it from the Western forms of Samuel.
“Samvel” around the world
Where Samvel lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sam
Variants: Samuel
Sibling names for Samvel
Names that share Samvel's style, for a brother or sister.
