Saul vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Saul Rank #560

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Jared mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Jared boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.