Seth vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Seth Rank #559

Saul Rank #560

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Seth or Saul more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Seth and Saul mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Seth and Saul boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.