Saul vs Clay

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
Clay Rank #544

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Clay more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Clay mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Saul and Clay boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.

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