Sean vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

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Sean Rank #437

Saul Rank #560

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Sean or Saul more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Sean and Saul mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Sean and Saul boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.