Saul vs Raylan

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 #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

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Saul Rank #560

Raylan Rank #717

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #717 for Raylan.

Is Saul or Raylan more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Raylan at #717 in the United States.

What do Saul and Raylan mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Saul and Raylan boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.