Saul vs Phillip

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 #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Saul Rank #560

Phillip Rank #627

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Saul or Phillip more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Saul and Phillip mean?

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

Are Saul and Phillip boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.