Samuel Callis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Callis — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Callis is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Samuel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel. The surname Callis: Ann Callis (born 1964), American judge Charles A. Callis (1865–1947), American Mormon leader Don Callis (born 1963), Canadian wrestler Henry Arthur Callis (1887–1974), American physician and fraternity co-founder James Callis (born 1971), British actor Jim Callis (born 1967), American sportswriter Jo Callis (born 1951), British musician and songwriter Jo Ann Callis (born 1940), American artist John Callis (died 1576), Welsh pirate John Benton Callis (1828–1898), American businessman Paul Callis (born 1978), British swimmer Sam Callis (born 1973), British actor and director Tracy Callis, Americ. Samuel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 459K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Samuel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Samuel

Meaning: God has heard

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.

Surname: Callis

Welsh

Ann Callis (born 1964), American judge Charles A. Callis (1865–1947), American Mormon leader Don Callis (born 1963), Canadian wrestler Henry Arthur Callis (1887–1974), American physician and fraternity co-founder James Callis (born 1971), British actor Jim Callis (born 1967), American sportswriter Jo Callis (born 1951), British musician and songwriter Jo Ann Callis (born 1940), American artist John Callis (died 1576), Welsh pirate John Benton Callis (1828–1898), American businessman Paul Callis (born 1978), British swimmer Sam Callis (born 1973), British actor and director Tracy Callis, Americ.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Samuel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Samuel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Samuel Callis:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Samuel?
The first name Samuel originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.
When was Samuel most popular?
The name Samuel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Callis?
The surname Callis originates from Welsh. Ann Callis (born 1964), American judge Charles A. Callis (1865–1947), American Mormon leader Don Callis (born 1963), Canadian wrestler Henry Arthur Callis (1887–1974), American physician and fraternity co-founder James Callis (born 1971), British actor Jim Callis (born 1967), American sportswriter Jo Callis (born 1951), British musician and songwriter Jo Ann Callis (born 1940), American artist John Callis (died 1576), Welsh pirate John Benton Callis (1828–1898), American businessman Paul Callis (born 1978), British swimmer Sam Callis (born 1973), British actor and director Tracy Callis, Americ.
What are the origins of the name Samuel Callis?
The name Samuel Callis combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Callis originates from Welsh.
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