Moshe vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moshe

Boy #492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of the water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#492
Total SSA Count
626
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Mosh

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Moshe Rank #492
Saul Rank #560

Moshe is more popular, ranked #492 vs #560 for Saul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Moshe ___

  • Moshe David
  • Moshe Eliyahu
  • Moshe Avraham
  • Moshe Yosef
  • Moshe Chaim
  • Moshe Aaron

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 Moshe

Rivka Devorah Yosef Aaron Miriam

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moshe or Saul more popular?

Moshe is more popular, ranked #492 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Moshe and Saul mean?

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

Are Moshe and Saul boy or girl names?

Moshe is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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