Jefferson 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

Jefferson Rank #711
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jefferson ___

  • Jefferson James
  • Jefferson Lee
  • Jefferson Davis
  • Jefferson Grant
  • Jefferson Cole
  • Jefferson Thomas

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 Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Saul mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Jefferson and Saul boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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