Saul

Saul: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “asked for”
Origin: Hebrew
Say it: SAWL · 1 syllable
Used for: Boys

From Hebrew Sha'ul, meaning “asked for” or “prayed for.” In the Bible, Saul was the first king of Israel.

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How popular is Saul?

2024159 per million US babies

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Babies named Saul in 2024529

2024 rank#559 boys

Peak year2001

Total US babies since 188042,825

Saul has been fairly stable over the last fifteen years.

Names like Saul

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Noahrest; comfort · Hebrew
Jamessupplanter · Hebrew
Elijahmy God is Yahweh · Hebrew
JohnYahweh is gracious · Hebrew
Michaelwho is like God? · Hebrew
Benjaminson of the right hand · Hebrew
Levijoined, attached · Hebrew
DanielGod is my judge · Hebrew

Saul questions

What does the name Saul mean?

Saul means "asked for". It comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew Sha'ul, meaning “asked for” or “prayed for.” In the Bible, Saul was the first king of Israel.

Is Saul a boy or girl name?

Saul is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Saul?

529 US babies were named Saul in 2024. Its peak year was 2001.

How do you pronounce Saul?

Saul is usually pronounced SAWL.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.