Moses vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Moses Rank #506

Saul Rank #560

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Moses or Saul more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Moses and Saul mean?

Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Moses and Saul boy or girl names?

Moses is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.