God has heard
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Samuel. It is derived from the name Shemu'el, which combines the elements 'shama' (to hear) and 'El' (God), signifying that God has answered a prayer for a child.
Less common today
Samual isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,007 in 1997.
Spanish-American film producer known for epic movies
Political scientist and author of Clash of Civilizations
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
