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Saul vs Chaim

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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Chaim

Boy #694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life, the living"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#694
Total SSA Count
388
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Chaim Rank #694

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #694 for Chaim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Chaim more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Chaim at #694 in the United States.

What do Saul and Chaim mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Chaim means "life, the living" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Chaim boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Chaim is primarily a boy name.

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