Saul vs Dorian

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 #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

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Saul Rank #560

Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Dorian mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Saul and Dorian boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.