Saul vs Amos

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

Amos

Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#699
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Amos Rank #699

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #699 for Amos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Amos more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Amos at #699 in the United States.

What do Saul and Amos mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Amos boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.

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