Pierce 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

Popularity Comparison

Pierce Rank #541
Saul Rank #560

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Saul more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Saul mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Pierce and Saul boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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