Lemuel
Lemuel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɛm.jə(wə)l/
Meaning and origin of Lemuel
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Hebrew לְמוּאֵל (lemu'él, ləmūʔel, literally “devoted to God”).
How popular is Lemuel?
Since 1880, 9,965 boys in the U.S. have been named Lemuel. Its highest rank for boys was #195 in 1881. In 2025, 74 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Lemuel FAQ
What does the name Lemuel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Hebrew לְמוּאֵל (lemu'él, ləmūʔel, literally “devoted to God”).
What is the origin of the name Lemuel?
Lemuel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Lemuel?
Since 1880, 9,965 boys in the U.S. have been named Lemuel. Its highest rank for boys was #195 in 1881. In 2025, 74 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lemuel a boy or girl name?
Lemuel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 9,965 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.