Abram vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abram

Boy #712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#712
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abe, Bram

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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
Nicknames
Sol

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Popularity Comparison

Abram Rank #712
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #712 for Abram.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abram ___

  • Abram James
  • Abram Lee
  • Abram Thomas
  • Abram Daniel
  • Abram Cole
  • Abram Isaac

Saul ___

  • Saul David
  • Saul Isaac
  • Saul Benjamin
  • Saul Eli
  • Saul James
  • Saul Aaron

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abram

Isaac Elijah Noah Miriam Naomi

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abram or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Abram at #712 in the United States.

What do Abram and Saul mean?

Abram means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Abram and Saul boy or girl names?

Abram is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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