Saul vs Jake

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 #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

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Saul Rank #560

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Jake mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Jake boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.