Saul vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Saul Rank #560

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Pierce mean?

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

Are Saul and Pierce boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.