#9802024 rank
2022peak year
5,236babies named Shmuel since 1880
▲ +13%5-year trend
Shmuel popularity over 145 years
💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Shmuel mean?
The Hebrew form of Samuel, traditionally read as 'God has heard' or 'name of God'. It is the prophet's name in the Hebrew Bible and remains a common Ashkenazi name.
OriginHebrew
Syllables1
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
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