Saul vs Ari

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 #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Saul Rank #560

Ari Rank #400

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Ari more popular?

Ari is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Ari mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Ari means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Ari boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Ari is primarily a boy name.