Saul vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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Saul Rank #560

Major Rank #581

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #581 for Major.

Is Saul or Major more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Saul and Major mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Saul and Major boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.