Saul vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Saul Rank #560

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Samson mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Samson boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.