Asaf vs Shaul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asaf

Boy #4,185 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gatherer, collector"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,185
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Asa

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Shaul

Boy #4,378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who is inquired after"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,378
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Asaf Rank #4,185
Shaul Rank #4,378

Asaf is more popular, ranked #4185 vs #4378 for Shaul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asaf ___

  • Asaf David
  • Asaf Eli
  • Asaf Noah
  • Asaf Samuel
  • Asaf Jacob
  • Asaf Benjamin

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 Asaf

Ezra Miriam Jonah Naomi Elijah

If you choose Shaul

Rivka Miriam Dovid Esther Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asaf or Shaul more popular?

Asaf is more popular, ranked #4185 compared to Shaul at #4378 in the United States.

What do Asaf and Shaul mean?

Asaf means "gatherer, collector" (Hebrew origin). Shaul means "one who is inquired after" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asaf and Shaul boy or girl names?

Asaf is primarily a boy name. Shaul is primarily a boy name.

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