Roy vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Roy Rank #542

Saul Rank #560

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Roy or Saul more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Roy and Saul mean?

Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Roy and Saul boy or girl names?

Roy is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.