Saul vs Raphael

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 #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Saul Rank #560

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Raphael mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Raphael boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.