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Saul vs Conor

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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Conor

Boy #709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds, hound-desiring"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#709
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Conor Rank #709

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #709 for Conor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Conor more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Conor at #709 in the United States.

What do Saul and Conor mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Conor means "lover of hounds, hound-desiring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Saul and Conor boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Conor is primarily a boy name.

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