Neftali vs Shaul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neftali

Boy #4,278 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my wrestling, struggle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Spanish Latin American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,278
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nef, Tali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Neftali Rank #4,278
Shaul Rank #4,378

Neftali is more popular, ranked #4278 vs #4378 for Shaul.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Neftali ___

  • Neftali Jose
  • Neftali Antonio
  • Neftali David
  • Neftali Emmanuel
  • Neftali Miguel
  • Neftali Gabriel

Shaul ___

  • Shaul David
  • Shaul Aaron
  • Shaul Benjamin
  • Shaul Elijah
  • Shaul Nathan
  • Shaul Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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Ezekiel Matthias Serafina Abigail Tobias

If you choose Shaul

Rivka Miriam Dovid Esther Yosef

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neftali or Shaul more popular?

Neftali is more popular, ranked #4278 compared to Shaul at #4378 in the United States.

What do Neftali and Shaul mean?

Neftali means "my wrestling, struggle" (Hebrew origin). Shaul means "one who is inquired after" (Hebrew origin).

Are Neftali and Shaul boy or girl names?

Neftali is primarily a boy name. Shaul is primarily a boy name.

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