Roger 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

Roger Rank #750
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #750 for Roger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roger or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Saul mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Roger and Saul boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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