Saul vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Saul Rank #560

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Benson mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Saul and Benson boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.