Samuel Riddick

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Riddick — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Riddick 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 Riddick: Riddick (character), protagonist of The Chronicles of Riddick franchise Riddick Stadium, former home of the North Carolina State University football team, US Riddick Bowe (born 1967), American boxer Riddick Parker (1972–2022), American football player People with the surname Andre Riddick (born 1973), American basketball player Carl W. Riddick (1872–1960), American politician from Montana Floyd M. 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: Riddick

English

Riddick (character), protagonist of The Chronicles of Riddick franchise Riddick Stadium, former home of the North Carolina State University football team, US Riddick Bowe (born 1967), American boxer Riddick Parker (1972–2022), American football player People with the surname Andre Riddick (born 1973), American basketball player Carl W. Riddick (1872–1960), American politician from Montana Floyd M.

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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 Riddick:

3
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Riddick?
The surname Riddick originates from English. Riddick (character), protagonist of The Chronicles of Riddick franchise Riddick Stadium, former home of the North Carolina State University football team, US Riddick Bowe (born 1967), American boxer Riddick Parker (1972–2022), American football player People with the surname Andre Riddick (born 1973), American basketball player Carl W. Riddick (1872–1960), American politician from Montana Floyd M.
What are the origins of the name Samuel Riddick?
The name Samuel Riddick combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Riddick originates from English.
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