Saul vs Augustus

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 #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Saul Rank #560

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Augustus mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Saul and Augustus boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.