Samuelson, often shortened to Samuel or Sam, is a unisex given name of Hebrew origin that means 'name of God'. It has been popular in various forms across cultures and centuries. Notably, it was borne by prominent historical figures such as the philosopher Samuel Johnson and the inventor Samuel Morse. In literature, notable characters include Sam Weller from Charles Dickens' 'The Pickwick Papers' and Sam Gamgee from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings'. The name has also been popular in various forms of media, including television shows like 'I Dream of Jeannie', where the main character is named Sam.
"Samuael is quite rare, with only five babies named so each year between 1996 and present."