Mia 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

Mia Rank #5
Saul Rank #560

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #560 for Saul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

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 Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mia or Saul more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Mia and Saul mean?

Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Mia and Saul boy or girl names?

Mia is primarily a girl name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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