Saul vs Forrest

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 #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Saul Rank #560

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Forrest mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Saul and Forrest boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.