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Saul vs Davis

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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Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Davis Rank #646

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Davis more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Saul and Davis mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Saul and Davis boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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