Saul vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Saul Rank #560

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Roy mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Saul and Roy boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.