Saul vs Edgar

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

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Edgar mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Saul and Edgar boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.

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