Saul vs Leonard

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 #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Saul Rank #560

Leonard Rank #674

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Saul or Leonard more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Saul and Leonard mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Saul and Leonard boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.