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Carlo vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlo

Boy #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#918
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Carlo Rank #918
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #918 for Carlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carlo or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Carlo at #918 in the United States.

What do Carlo and Saul mean?

Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Carlo and Saul boy or girl names?

Carlo is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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