Lemuel
l(e)-muel
US Popularity:4693
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Devoted to God
Lemuel is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. This biblical title means “devoted to God” and is found in the Old Testament and the Book of Mormon. Lemuel appears in the Bible as a king and is also recognized as the narrator of Jonathan Swift’s novel Gulliver’s Travels. In the four-part work, Lemuel is a surgeon and sea captain who travels to faraway lands, much like your little adventurer. Lemuel is a cool and easy-going name, as well as a perfect alternative to the oft-seen Samuel.
How Popular Is The Name Lemuel?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lemuel is currently #2043 on The Bump
Boy:Lemuel is currently #1152 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lemuel is currently #4693 in U.S. births
Boy:Lemuel is currently #2177 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2177
in 2023
- 108
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 458
Behind the Name, Lemuel, June 2023
Name Doctor, Lemuel
Hamariweb, Lemuel Name Meaning
BibleGateway, Proverbs 31 NLV
Britannica, Gulliver's Travels, novel by Swift, May 2024
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