The nameSamaël
Samaël is a boy's name rising sharply in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. It is close to Samuel and to names ending in -aël.
Origin
Hebrew. Samael is also the name of an angel in some Jewish traditions.
History
First given in France in the late 1990s, Samaël grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s.
Popularity of the name Samaël
Samaël in France
Samaël was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 705 births over the decade, 67% of all recorded babies named Samaël. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Samaël in France were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 124 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Samaël in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samaël mean?
Its meaning is debated. It is close to Samuel and to names ending in -aël.
What is the origin of the name Samaël?
Hebrew. Samael is also the name of an angel in some Jewish traditions.
Is Samaël a girl's or a boy's name?
Samaël is a boy's name.