Saul vs Johnny

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 #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Saul Rank #560

Johnny Rank #458

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Johnny more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Johnny mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Johnny boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.