Saul vs Royal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

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Boy #428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"kingly, of royal blood"

Origin: English

American English African-American

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Saul Rank #560

Royal Rank #428

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Royal more popular?

Royal is more popular, ranked #428 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Royal mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Royal means "kingly, of royal blood" (English origin).

Are Saul and Royal boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Royal is primarily a boy name.