Adan vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adan

Boy #496 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, human being"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Arabic Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#496
Total SSA Count
620
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad, Dan

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adan Rank #496
Saul Rank #560

Adan is more popular, ranked #496 vs #560 for Saul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adan ___

  • Adan Luis
  • Adan Miguel
  • Adan Carlos
  • Adan José
  • Adan Alejandro
  • Adan Rafael

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 Adan

Eva Sofia Mateo Valentina Diego

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adan or Saul more popular?

Adan is more popular, ranked #496 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Adan and Saul mean?

Adan means "man, human being" (Hebrew origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Adan and Saul boy or girl names?

Adan is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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