Troy vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Troy

Boy #531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the city of Troy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#531
Total SSA Count
560
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Troy Rank #531
Saul Rank #560

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 vs #560 for Saul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy or Saul more popular?

Troy is more popular, ranked #531 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Troy and Saul mean?

Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Troy and Saul boy or girl names?

Troy is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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