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Samael

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAM-aehl /ˈsæm.æɛl/Medium

Meaning: Venom of GodMedium

In 30 seconds: Samael is a name from Judeo-Christian-Islamic legend meaning 'venom of God,' a weighty name attached to a fearsome figure.
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Origin MediumJudeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
MeaningVenom of God
U.S. rank (2024)#2898 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births44 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 488

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Samael comes from Judeo-Christian and Islamic legend and is glossed as 'venom of God.' It belongs to the tradition of named angelic and adversarial figures, and its meaning is severe rather than gentle. This is a name carrying real mythic gravity.

The '-ael' ending places it among other legendary names of the same tradition, where that suffix marks a tie to the divine. The combination of a soft opening and a sharp meaning gives it an unusual tension.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Samael is 'venom of God', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Samael — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samael mean?

Samael is usually explained as meaning 'venom of God' and is most often linked with Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend tradition.

How do you pronounce Samael?

It's commonly said SAM-aehl /ˈsæm.æɛl/.

Is Samael a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Samael is used as a boy name.

How popular is Samael?

In 2024, Samael ranked #2898 in the U.S. for boys, with 44 births recorded.

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