Saul vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Saul Rank #560

Wes Rank #745

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Saul or Wes more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Saul and Wes mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Saul and Wes boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.