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Saul vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Killian mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Saul and Killian boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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