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UK boy's name

Sameul

God has heard.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sameul is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Sameul popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3865, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.

This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2002 to 2010. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Sameul is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Sameul. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sameul ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Sameul.
  • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sameul as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3865

2010

Births in 2010

4

Latest year

Peak year

2010

4 births

Estimated living

7

2026

Meaning

What does Sameul mean?

The name Sameul has its origins in the ancient Hebrew language and is derived from the biblical name Samuel, meaning "name of God" or "heard by God." It is a combination of two Hebrew words: "shem" meaning name and "el" referring to God.

The name Samuel first appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it is the name of a celebrated prophet and judge of ancient Israel. Samuel was born to Elkanah and Hannah around 1070 BCE and played a crucial role in the transition from the period of judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Samuel the Prophet, who lived during the 11th century BCE. He is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam for his pivotal role in anointing both Saul and David as kings of Israel.

Another notable figure named Samuel was Samuel Ha-Nagid, a prominent Jewish scholar, warrior, and statesman who lived in Spain during the 11th century CE (993-1056 CE). He served as the vizier (chief minister) to the Muslim rulers of Granada and was known for his poetic works and contributions to Hebrew literature.

In the 17th century, Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) was an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament. He is renowned for his detailed and insightful diary, which provides a vivid account of life in London during the 1660s, including the Great Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), an English writer and lexicographer, is considered one of the most influential literary figures of the 18th century. He is best known for his groundbreaking work, "A Dictionary of the English Language," which he compiled over nine years and was published in 1755.

Samuel Morse (1791-1872) was an American inventor and artist who is credited with the development of the Morse code and the electric telegraph system. His revolutionary invention revolutionized long-distance communication and paved the way for modern telecommunication technologies.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Sameul, a name with deep roots in the Hebrew language and biblical traditions, reflecting its enduring legacy and cultural significance across generations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Sameul over time

The chart below shows babies named Sameul registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Sameul, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sameul
01234200220062010

Decades

Sameul by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sameul was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #3865 4 1
2000s #3225 3 1

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FAQ

Sameul: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sameul in the UK right now?

In 2010, Sameul was ranked #3865 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Sameul most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Sameul in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sameul?

God has heard.

How many people are called Sameul in the UK?

A total of 7 babies have been registered as Sameul across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.