Samuel French (1821–1898) was an American entrepreneur and publisher.

Samuel French may also refer to: Samuel French, Inc. (US) Samuel French Ltd. (UK) S. Bassett French (1820–1898), Virginia attorney, judge, Confederate officer and writer Samuel Gibbs French (1818–1910), American military officer, Confederate major general and planter SS Samuel G. French, a Liberty ship Samuel S. French (1841–1913), American soldier who fought for the Union in the American Civil War