Back to Baby Names

Saul vs Hiram

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

Similar Names

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Hiram Rank #1,768

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Hiram more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Saul and Hiram mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Hiram boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons