Muriah 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

Popularity Comparison

Muriah Rank #33,702
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #33702 for Muriah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Muriah ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Muriah

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If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muriah or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Muriah at #33702 in the United States.

What do Muriah and Saul mean?

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

Are Muriah and Saul boy or girl names?

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

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