Saul vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Saul Rank #560

Allen Rank #574

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Saul or Allen more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Saul and Allen mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Saul and Allen boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.