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Saul vs Danny

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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Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Danny Rank #642

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #642 for Danny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Danny more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Saul and Danny mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Saul and Danny boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.

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