Saul vs Deacon

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 #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

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Saul Rank #560

Deacon Rank #551

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Deacon more popular?

Deacon is more popular, ranked #551 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Deacon mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Saul and Deacon boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.