Saul vs Karson

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 #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Saul Rank #560

Karson Rank #398

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Karson more popular?

Karson is more popular, ranked #398 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Karson mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Saul and Karson boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.