Asa vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Asa Rank #475
Saul Rank #560

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asa or Saul more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Asa and Saul mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Asa and Saul boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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