Shmuel
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Peak era
2020s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
“Hebrew/Yiddish form of Samuel, God has heard”
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2020s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Shmuel peaked in the 2020s.
When you meet Shmuel
Most people given the name Shmuel in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Shmuel deep dive
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