Saul vs Dalton

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
Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Dalton mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Saul and Dalton boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.

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