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Jake vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#423
Total SSA Count
743
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Jake Rank #423
Saul Rank #560

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jake or Saul more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Jake and Saul mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Jake and Saul boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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