John vs Samuel
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Samuel
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Heard by God
Peak: 1880 (0.86%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Samuel |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.86% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.68% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.54% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.54% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 0.42% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 0.31% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 0.28% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 0.29% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 0.22% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 0.24% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.32% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.51% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.68% |
FAQ
Is John or Samuel more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Samuel peaked in 1880.
What do John and Samuel mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Samuel means "Heard by God".