Saul vs Scott

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

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Scott

Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#566
Total SSA Count
517
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Scottie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Scott Rank #566

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #566 for Scott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Saul ___

  • Saul David
  • Saul Isaac
  • Saul Benjamin
  • Saul Eli
  • Saul James
  • Saul Aaron

Scott ___

  • Scott Michael
  • Scott Alan
  • Scott Lee
  • Scott David
  • Scott Thomas
  • Scott James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

If you choose Scott

Todd Brenda Craig Tracy Darren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Scott more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Saul and Scott mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Saul and Scott boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.

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