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Saul is a masculine name used in Biblical and Jewish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "From the Hebrew name שָׁאוּל (Shaʾul) meaning ‘asked for, prayed for’. This was the name of the first king of Israel, as told in the Old Testament." It ranked #557 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, from the Hebrew name שָׁאוּל (Shaʾul) meaning ‘asked for, prayed for’. This was the name of the first king of Israel, as told in the Old Testament. The entry lists its usage as Biblical, Jewish, Biblical Latin.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Saul ranked #557 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #557 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saul mean?
Saul means "asked for, prayed for", according to Behind the Name.
Is Saul a popular name?
Saul ranked #557 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Saul a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Saul appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Saul — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
