Saul vs Cal

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 #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

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Saul Rank #560

Cal Rank #671

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Saul or Cal more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Saul and Cal mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Saul and Cal boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.