Saul vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Saul Rank #560

Lee Rank #715

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Saul or Lee more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Saul and Lee mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Saul and Lee boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.