Saul vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Saul Rank #560

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Richard mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Saul and Richard boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.