Saul vs Shane

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 #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Saul Rank #560

Shane Rank #602

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Saul or Shane more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Saul and Shane mean?

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

Are Saul and Shane boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.