UK boy's name
Samuell
A masculine name derived from Hebrew, meaning "name of God" or "listened by God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Samuell is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Samuell popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1997 to 2020. 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.
Samuell is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Samuell. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Samuell ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 boys were registered as Samuell.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Samuell as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Samuell mean?
The given name Samuell has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, originating from the biblical name Samuel. The name is derived from the Hebrew words "shem'u'el," which mean "name of God" or "God has heard."
The name Samuel first appears in the Old Testament of the Bible, where Samuel was a prominent prophet and judge in ancient Israel. He is considered one of the most important figures in the transition from the period of the biblical judges to the establishment of the monarchy in Israel.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Samuel can be found in the Book of Samuel in the Hebrew Bible, which dates back to around the 11th century BCE. This book recounts the life and deeds of the prophet Samuel and his anointing of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Samuel or its variations, including:
1. Samuel the Prophet (c. 1070 BCE - c. 1012 BCE), a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible known for his role in the establishment of the Israelite monarchy. 2. Samuel Pepys (1633 - 1703), an English naval administrator and Member of Parliament, best known for his extensive diaries that provide a vivid account of life in 17th-century London. 3. Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784), an English writer, poet, and one of the most influential literary figures of the 18th century, best known for his Dictionary of the English Language. 4. Samuel Morse (1791 - 1872), an American inventor and painter, renowned for his development of the Morse code and the telegraph system. 5. Samuel Clemens (1835 - 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, a celebrated American writer, humorist, and novelist, author of classics such as "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Samuel or its variations throughout history, spanning different cultures, time periods, and fields of expertise.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Samuell over time
The chart below shows babies named Samuell registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Samuell, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Samuell by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Samuell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3848 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Samuell
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Samuell: questions and answers
How popular is the name Samuell in the UK right now?
In 2020, Samuell was ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Samuell most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Samuell in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Samuell?
A masculine name derived from Hebrew, meaning "name of God" or "listened by God".
How many people are called Samuell in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Samuell across the 3 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.