Sam vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Sam Rank #652

Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Sam or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Sam and Saul mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Sam and Saul boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.