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Saul vs Travis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Travis

Boy #362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crossing, toll bridge operator"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
914
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Travis Rank #362

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Travis more popular?

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Travis mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Saul and Travis boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.

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