Flynn vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#738
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Flynn Rank #738
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #738 for Flynn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Saul mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Flynn and Saul boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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