Saul vs Wilson

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

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Wilson Rank #645

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #645 for Wilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Wilson more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Saul and Wilson mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Saul and Wilson boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.

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