Samuel Leak

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Leak — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Leak 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 Leak: Leak or Leaks is the surname of: Bill Leak (1956–2017), Australian cartoonist and painter, father of Johannes Leak Bill Leak (sportsman) (1917–2007), Australian rules footballer and cricketer Bruce Leak, American inventor and entrepreneur Chris Leak (born 1985), American former football quarterback Hector Leak (1887–1976), British statistician James Leak, 19th century English bare-knuckle prize fighter Johannes Leak (born 1980), Australian cartoonist and painter, son of Bill Leak John Leak (1892–1972), Australian First World War recipient of the Victoria Cross Maysa Leak (born 1966), American . 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: Leak

English

Leak or Leaks is the surname of: Bill Leak (1956–2017), Australian cartoonist and painter, father of Johannes Leak Bill Leak (sportsman) (1917–2007), Australian rules footballer and cricketer Bruce Leak, American inventor and entrepreneur Chris Leak (born 1985), American former football quarterback Hector Leak (1887–1976), British statistician James Leak, 19th century English bare-knuckle prize fighter Johannes Leak (born 1980), Australian cartoonist and painter, son of Bill Leak John Leak (1892–1972), Australian First World War recipient of the Victoria Cross Maysa Leak (born 1966), American .

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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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Notable People Named Samuel Leak

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

1
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Leak?
The surname Leak originates from English. Leak or Leaks is the surname of: Bill Leak (1956–2017), Australian cartoonist and painter, father of Johannes Leak Bill Leak (sportsman) (1917–2007), Australian rules footballer and cricketer Bruce Leak, American inventor and entrepreneur Chris Leak (born 1985), American former football quarterback Hector Leak (1887–1976), British statistician James Leak, 19th century English bare-knuckle prize fighter Johannes Leak (born 1980), Australian cartoonist and painter, son of Bill Leak John Leak (1892–1972), Australian First World War recipient of the Victoria Cross Maysa Leak (born 1966), American .
What are the origins of the name Samuel Leak?
The name Samuel Leak combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Leak originates from English.
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