Saul vs Wells

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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Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
865
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wel, Wey, Weie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Saul Rank #560
Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 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

Wells ___

  • Wells Harrison
  • Wells Andrew
  • Wells James
  • Wells Michael
  • Wells Thomas
  • Wells Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Saul

Ezra Eli Ruth Miriam Levi

If you choose Wells

Brooks Hayes Greer Parker Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saul or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Saul and Wells mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Saul and Wells boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.

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