Shmuel
- Meaning
- Told by God
- Origin
- Hebrew
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What does Shmuel mean?
Shmuel means “told by God”.
Shmuel is a form of Samuel. It shares the recorded meaning “told by God” with that name. Through Samuel, it has a biblical connection.
Nicknames & variations
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How popular is Shmuel?
United States · 2025Explore how often Shmuel is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #923 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Shmuel
- 256 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 9.4% More than 2024
Shmuel over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #923 | 256 |
| 2024 | Boys | #968 | 234 |
| 2023 | Boys | #927 | 246 |
| 2022 | Boys | #919 | 253 |
| 2021 | Boys | #1,048 | 205 |
| 2020 | Boys | #1,029 | 200 |
| 2019 | Boys | #1,027 | 203 |
| 2018 | Boys | #1,032 | 198 |
| 2017 | Boys | #942 | 222 |
| 2016 | Boys | #1,005 | 204 |
| 2015 | Boys | #1,016 | 200 |
| 2014 | Boys | #1,150 | 165 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Shmuel
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Samuel
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Told by God
Shares the recorded meaning “told by God” with Shmuel.
Noah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Rest, repose
Shares an origin with Shmuel.
James
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Supplanter
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Elijah
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Yahweh is God
Shares an origin with Shmuel.
Benjamin
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Son of the right hand
Shares an origin with Shmuel.
Levi
Mostly boys- Meaning
- Joined, attached
Shares an origin with Shmuel.
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