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Samuel

Origin:Hebrew

Meaning:God has heard; Name of God

Samuel comes from the Hebrew name Shemu'el (ְשׁמוּ ֵאל ) and means wither "God has heard" or "name of God". It came into use as an English Christian name following the Protestant Reformation. In modern times, while always remaining a relatively common name, its popularity has waxed and waned, with its peak during the 1990s and early 2000s.

Popularity in the UK

Trend in position over time since 2010