Saul vs Marshall

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

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Marshall Rank #392

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Marshall more popular?

Marshall is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Marshall mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Saul and Marshall boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.

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