Samuel Reardon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Reardon — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Reardon 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 Reardon: Ann Reardon (born 1975), known online as "How to Cook That", Australian YouTube personality Beans Reardon (1897–1984), American umpire in Major League Baseball Bill Reardon (born 1941), American politician and educator Casper Reardon (1907–1941), classical and later jazz harpist David Reardon, American director of the Elliot Institute Dom Reardon, British comics artist (2000AD) Donna Reardon, Canadian politician and mayor of Saint John, NB Eoin Reardon, Irish influencer Jack Reardon (rugby league) (1914–1991), Australian rugby league footballer and writer Jeff Reardon (born 1955), American bas. 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: Reardon

Irish

Ann Reardon (born 1975), known online as "How to Cook That", Australian YouTube personality Beans Reardon (1897–1984), American umpire in Major League Baseball Bill Reardon (born 1941), American politician and educator Casper Reardon (1907–1941), classical and later jazz harpist David Reardon, American director of the Elliot Institute Dom Reardon, British comics artist (2000AD) Donna Reardon, Canadian politician and mayor of Saint John, NB Eoin Reardon, Irish influencer Jack Reardon (rugby league) (1914–1991), Australian rugby league footballer and writer Jeff Reardon (born 1955), American bas.

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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 Reardon

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 Reardon:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Reardon?
The surname Reardon originates from Irish. Ann Reardon (born 1975), known online as "How to Cook That", Australian YouTube personality Beans Reardon (1897–1984), American umpire in Major League Baseball Bill Reardon (born 1941), American politician and educator Casper Reardon (1907–1941), classical and later jazz harpist David Reardon, American director of the Elliot Institute Dom Reardon, British comics artist (2000AD) Donna Reardon, Canadian politician and mayor of Saint John, NB Eoin Reardon, Irish influencer Jack Reardon (rugby league) (1914–1991), Australian rugby league footballer and writer Jeff Reardon (born 1955), American bas.
What are the origins of the name Samuel Reardon?
The name Samuel Reardon combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Reardon originates from Irish.
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