Saul vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Saul Rank #560

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Gideon mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Gideon boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.