Augustus 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
Nicknames
Sol

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Augustus Rank #409
Saul Rank #560

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #560 for Saul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Augustus ___

  • Augustus James
  • Augustus Henry
  • Augustus William
  • Augustus Frederick
  • Augustus Theodore
  • Augustus Edmund

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 Augustus

Octavia Cornelius Valentina Leopold Beatrice

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Augustus or Saul more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Augustus and Saul mean?

Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Augustus and Saul boy or girl names?

Augustus is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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