Moses vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mose, Mo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Moses Rank #506
Saul Rank #560

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #560 for Saul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Moses ___

  • Moses James
  • Moses Elijah
  • Moses David
  • Moses Emmanuel
  • Moses Abraham
  • Moses Isaac

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 Moses

Elijah Abraham Solomon Miriam Deborah

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moses or Saul more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Moses and Saul mean?

Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Moses and Saul boy or girl names?

Moses is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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