Saul vs Pedro

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

Pedro

Boy #403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#403
Total SSA Count
799
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Pedro Rank #403

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Pedro more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Pedro mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Saul and Pedro boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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