Saul vs Rio

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 #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

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Saul Rank #560

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Rio mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Saul and Rio boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.