Samuel
God has heard or name of God (Hebrew)
Samuel is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 99, with 87,672 records. It has 2 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 77,537 as Samuel, and 10,135 as Samuel Jr.
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
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Samuel with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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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?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Samuel is number 99, with 87,672 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.