Saul

Saul is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 529 boys in the United States.

Saul at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/sɔːl/

About the name Saul

Saul belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Saul first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #270 in 1997, and in 2024 529 babies received the name — 42,751 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Saul in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#270 in 1997
Peak year
2006
Babies named Saul in 2024
529
Total since 1880
42,751

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Saul mean?

The meaning of Saul is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Hebrew and Biblical origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Saul a boy or girl name?

Saul is a boy name. In 2024, 529 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Saul?

Saul comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Saul?

Saul first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #270 in 1997, and 529 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Saul?

Saul is pronounced /sɔːl/ (IPA).

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