Saul vs Boone

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

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Boone Rank #535

Boone is more popular, ranked #535 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Boone more popular?

Boone is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Boone mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Boone means "good, blessing" (Old French origin).

Are Saul and Boone boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Boone is primarily a boy name.

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