What does the name Saul mean?

The name Saul means "Prayed for".

What is the origin of the name Saul?

Saul is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 529 babies were named Saul in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Saul is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 529 →

All-Time Total: 42,304

Peak Year: 2006

Saul is a Hebrew name meaning "asked for" or "prayed for." It is derived from the Hebrew word "sha'al," which means "to ask" or "to request."

Boy names closely related to Saul

Ricardo Jaime Eduardo Hector Cesar Fernando Jorge Gael

Girl names closely related to Saul

Fernanda Ivanna Kataleya Alondra Violeta Ayleen Ailani Xiomara

Names with similar meaning to Saul

Sol

Births per year in the United States

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