Adonay vs Shaul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adonay

Boy #4,367 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my Lord, my Master"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Ethiopian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,367
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ado, Don, Nay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adonay Rank #4,367
Shaul Rank #4,378

Adonay is more popular, ranked #4367 vs #4378 for Shaul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adonay ___

  • Adonay Michael
  • Adonay Samuel
  • Adonay David
  • Adonay Emmanuel
  • Adonay Elijah
  • Adonay Isaiah

Shaul ___

  • Shaul David
  • Shaul Aaron
  • Shaul Benjamin
  • Shaul Elijah
  • Shaul Nathan
  • Shaul Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adonay

Elijah Hosanna Miriam Solomon Naomi

If you choose Shaul

Rivka Miriam Dovid Esther Yosef

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adonay or Shaul more popular?

Adonay is more popular, ranked #4367 compared to Shaul at #4378 in the United States.

What do Adonay and Shaul mean?

Adonay means "my Lord, my Master" (Hebrew origin). Shaul means "one who is inquired after" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adonay and Shaul boy or girl names?

Adonay is primarily a boy name. Shaul is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons