Edgar 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

Edgar Rank #460
Saul Rank #560

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Saul more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Saul mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Edgar and Saul boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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