Karl vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Karl Rank #1,684

Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Karl or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Karl and Saul mean?

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

Are Karl and Saul boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.