Saul vs Theodore

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

Saul Rank #560
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #560 for Saul.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Theodore mean?

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

Are Saul and Theodore boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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