Saul vs Moses

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 #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

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Saul Rank #560

Moses Rank #506

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Moses more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Moses mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Saul and Moses boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.