Samuele is of Italian origin, derived from the Hebrew 'Samuel'. It means 'name of God' and is popular among Jewish communities worldwide. Traditionally associated with the biblical figure Samuel, it gained prominence in Italy during the Middle Ages through religious influences. Samuele is composed of two elements: 'shem', meaning 'name', and 'el', referring to 'God'. As a given name, Samuele has been used historically but remains relatively uncommon outside Italian-speaking countries. Its variants include the Italian Sammy, the Hebrew Shmuel, and the English Samuel.
The name Samuele has seen varying popularity over the years, with several peaks and troughs in its annual birth count. The highest number of babies named Samuele were born in 1997 and 2021, each year seeing 11 and 12 births respectively. The lowest points occurred in 1985 and 2022, with only 5 births each year. Overall, there have been a total of 248 babies named Samuele from 1985 to 2022.