Porter 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

Porter Rank #616
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #616 for Porter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Porter ___

  • Porter James
  • Porter William
  • Porter Henry
  • Porter Lee
  • Porter Reid
  • Porter Cole

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 Porter

Archer Cooper Fletcher Hazel Piper

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Porter or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Porter and Saul mean?

Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Porter and Saul boy or girl names?

Porter is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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