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Saul vs Cassian

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

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Cassian

Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#617
Total SSA Count
462
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Cassian Rank #617

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #617 for Cassian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Cassian more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Cassian at #617 in the United States.

What do Saul and Cassian mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Saul and Cassian boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.

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