Mauricio vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mauricio

Boy #632 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#632
Total SSA Count
442
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mauri, Mau, Ricio

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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

Mauricio Rank #632
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #632 for Mauricio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mauricio ___

  • Mauricio Antonio
  • Mauricio Jose
  • Mauricio Alejandro
  • Mauricio Gabriel
  • Mauricio Rafael

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 Mauricio

Valentina Sebastian Isabella Rodrigo Camila

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauricio or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Mauricio at #632 in the United States.

What do Mauricio and Saul mean?

Mauricio means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Mauricio and Saul boy or girl names?

Mauricio is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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