Saul vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Saul Rank #560

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Reed mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Saul and Reed boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.