Saul vs Jay

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 #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Saul Rank #560

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Jay mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Saul and Jay boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.