Lemuel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lemuel Name at a Glance

Name	Lemuel
Meaning	Devoted to God. The hero (Lemuel Gulliver) of Jonathan Swift's satire, 'Gulliver's Travels'.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lemuel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lemuel means “Devoted to God. The hero (Lemuel Gulliver) of Jonathan Swift's satire, 'Gulliver's Travels”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lemuel Name Origin

Our database records Lemuel under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lemuel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lemuel is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lemuel

When considering Lemuel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.