Saul vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

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Saul Rank #560

Johnathan Rank #518

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Johnathan more popular?

Johnathan is more popular, ranked #518 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Johnathan mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Johnathan means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.