Saul vs Gunner

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

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Gunner Rank #520

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Gunner more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Gunner mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Saul and Gunner boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.

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