Saul vs Philip

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 #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Saul Rank #560

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Philip mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Saul and Philip boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.