Wilson vs Saul

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

Popularity Comparison

Wilson Rank #645
Saul Rank #560

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Saul more popular?

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

What do Wilson and Saul mean?

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

Are Wilson and Saul boy or girl names?

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

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