Saul vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Saul Rank #560

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Saul or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Stephen mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Saul and Stephen boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.