Samuel
God has heard or name of God (Hebrew)
Samuel is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #99 (87,672 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
God has heard or name of God (Hebrew)
Samuel is a prominent biblical name of Hebrew origin, borne by an important prophet and judge in the Old Testament. In the Philippines, it has maintained long-standing popularity across Christian communities, reinforced during both the Spanish colonial era and the American period.
Derived from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, meaning 'name of God' or 'God has heard'. It entered Philippine naming traditions through both Spanish Catholic influence and American English adoption.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Sam' or 'Sammy'. It is frequently used both as a standalone first name and in compound pairings like Samuel John or John Samuel.
Related forms
- Samuel Spanish
- Shemu'el Hebrew
- Samuel French
- Samuele Italian
Yearly popularity (PSA samples)
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 714 |
| 2020 | 417 |
Samuel with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Samuel
How do I use Samuel with two Filipino surnames?
Samuel is the given name. The full name is Samuel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Samuel a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #99 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.