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Samuel: Meaning, Origin & Numerology

HebrewBoy♄ Number 8
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What does Samuel mean?

Samuel is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “God has heard”.

This Hebrew name has been cherished by parents seeking biblical significance and spiritual depth.

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Origin & History

Samuel is rooted in biblical tradition, carrying centuries of spiritual and cultural significance. Hebrew names often reflect divine attributes or religious narratives, making them meaningful choices for families with Jewish heritage or those drawn to names with deep scriptural connections.

Numerology of Samuel

Pythagorean Number

8

The Achiever

Key Traits

Ambitious, powerful, successful

Ruling Planet

♄Saturn

Planetary Traits

Discipline, karma, structure

Names with numerology number 8 pair well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. Check compatibility with your due date

Learn about Life Path 8: The Achiever♄ Saturn in Numerology

The letters of Samuel

6 letters: 3 vowels, 3 consonants.

  1. S1
  2. A1
  3. M4
  4. U3
  5. E5
  6. L3

Vowels (shaded): A, U, E.

Expression

8

The Powerhouse

all letters

1 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 5 + 3 = 17 → 8

Soul Urge

9

Helping others

vowels

1 + 3 + 5 = 9

Personality

8

Ambitious

consonants

1 + 4 + 3 = 8

Popularity of Samuel

Current Rank

#18

Peak Year

2001

Total Births

811,720

Over 811k babies have been named Samuel in the US.

Samuel in the 2025 Social Security ranking

#18

on the 2025 boys' list.

Source: US Social Security baby name data, 2025.

  1. #13Elias
  2. #14Luca
  3. #16Sebastian
  4. #17Hudson
  5. #18Samuel
  6. #19Leo
  7. #20Ezra

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Names that share Samuel's numbers

Samuel: Expression 8, Soul Urge 9, Personality 8.

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Names that begin like Samuel: Sam-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Samuel mean?
Samuel is a Hebrew name meaning "God has heard." It belongs to the Hebrew & Biblical family of names, carrying biblical significance and spiritual depth.
What is the numerology number for Samuel?
In Pythagorean numerology, Samuel has the number 8, known as The Achiever. Key traits include: Ambitious, powerful, successful. This number is ruled by Saturn, the planet of discipline, karma, structure.
Is Samuel a popular baby name?
Samuel is quite popular, ranking #18 among baby names in the US.
What origin is the name Samuel?
Samuel is a Hebrew name from the Hebrew & Biblical tradition. Samuel is rooted in biblical tradition, carrying centuries of spiritual and cultural significance. Hebrew names often reflect divine attributes or religious narratives, making them meaningful choices for families with Jewish heritage or those drawn to names with deep scriptural connections.
Is Samuel compatible with my baby's birth date?
Name compatibility depends on your baby's Life Path number, which is calculated from their birth date. Samuel (Number 8) pairs well with Life Paths 2, 4, 8. You can check the exact compatibility score for free at namestory.app/try by entering your due date and the name Samuel.

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