US Popularity Rank: 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.