Saul vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Saul Rank #560

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Donovan mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Saul and Donovan boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.