Saul vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Saul Rank #560

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Seth mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Saul and Seth boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.