Saul vs Briar

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 #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Saul Rank #560

Briar Rank #700

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #700 for Briar.

Is Saul or Briar more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Briar at #700 in the United States.

What do Saul and Briar mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Saul and Briar boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.