Saul vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Saul Rank #560

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Sean mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Saul and Sean boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.