Saul vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Saul Rank #560

Darius Rank #746

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #746 for Darius.

Is Saul or Darius more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Darius at #746 in the United States.

What do Saul and Darius mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Saul and Darius boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.