Saul vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Saul Rank #560

Sam Rank #652

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Saul or Sam more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Saul and Sam mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Sam boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.