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Peyton 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

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Popularity Comparison

Peyton Rank #659
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #659 for Peyton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peyton or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Saul mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Peyton and Saul boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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