Enrique vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enrique

Boy #546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#546
Total SSA Count
543
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kike, Ricky, Quique

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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

Enrique Rank #546
Saul Rank #560

Enrique is more popular, ranked #546 vs #560 for Saul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enrique ___

  • Enrique Miguel
  • Enrique Antonio
  • Enrique José
  • Enrique Carlos
  • Enrique Rafael
  • Enrique Luis

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 Enrique

Isabella Sofia Diego Valentina Alejandro

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enrique or Saul more popular?

Enrique is more popular, ranked #546 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Enrique and Saul mean?

Enrique means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Enrique and Saul boy or girl names?

Enrique is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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