Reed vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Reed Rank #422

Saul Rank #560

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Reed or Saul more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Reed and Saul mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Reed and Saul boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.