Saul

In 2022, the name Saul was 510th most popular baby name for boys and 1,047th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 579 babies were named Saul in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 5,814 babies in the United States were named Saul. Today, the average age of someone named Saul is around 25 to 28 years old.

The name "Saul" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Saul is .

Saul Meaning & Origin

Saul is a Hebrew name meaning "asked for, prayed for," symbolizing a blessing or answer to prayer.

The name Saul is described as intellectual, resilient and commendable.

Pronunciation

Saul is pronounced saul in English. The name Saul has 4 letters and 1, 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Saul

• Saul is a prominent character in both the Old Testament and the New Testament of the Bible, serving as a King in the former and an apostle in the latter (where he is more widely known as Paul).

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Relevant Categories

• Biblical Baby Names ✝️
• Jewish Baby Names ✡️
• Short Baby Names

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