Saul vs Uriah

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

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Uriah Rank #655

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #655 for Uriah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Uriah more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Saul and Uriah mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Saul and Uriah boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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