Elchonon vs Shaul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elchonon

Boy #4,554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew El + chanan

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Ashkenazi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,554
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Elchie, Chonon

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elchonon Rank #4,554
Shaul Rank #4,378

Shaul is more popular, ranked #4378 vs #4554 for Elchonon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elchonon ___

  • Elchonon Yosef
  • Elchonon Moshe
  • Elchonon Avraham
  • Elchonon Shmuel
  • Elchonon Tzvi
  • Elchonon Dovid

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 Elchonon

Rivka Chana Shmuel Devorah Menachem

If you choose Shaul

Rivka Miriam Dovid Esther Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elchonon or Shaul more popular?

Shaul is more popular, ranked #4378 compared to Elchonon at #4554 in the United States.

What do Elchonon and Shaul mean?

Elchonon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew El + chanan origin). Shaul means "one who is inquired after" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elchonon and Shaul boy or girl names?

Elchonon is primarily a boy name. Shaul is primarily a boy name.

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