Saul vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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8 High Risk

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Saul Rank #560

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Frederick mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Saul and Frederick boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.