Saul vs Morgan

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

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#532
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Morgan Rank #532

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Morgan more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Morgan mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Saul and Morgan boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Morgan is primarily a boy name.

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