Saul
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced SAWL
Verified name
What does Saul mean?
Prayed for
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 490 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1035 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sully, Sauley
Variant: Saulo, Shaul
Related: Paul, Shaul
Using Saul across cultures
First King of Israel and original Hebrew name of Apostle Paul.
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