Saul Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Saul is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Saul?
Saul is spelled S-A-U-L. The name has 4 letters.
Saul at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Saul means “asked for” or “prayed for” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Saul is a name of Hebrew origin commonly associated with biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- SAW-ul · 2 syllables
Saul Popularity in 2025
Rank#557
Recorded Births535
- Boys usage rose 2 places to #557 and recorded 4 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Saul Mean?
Saul means “asked for” or “prayed for” in Hebrew.
Origin: Saul is a name of Hebrew origin commonly associated with biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Saul?
PronunciationSAW-ul
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Saul?
- History
- The name Saul is borne by the first king of Israel according to the Hebrew Bible and has persisted in various cultures through religious and cultural transmissions.
Saul Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 535 | #557 |
| 2024 | Boys | 531 | #559 |
| 2023 | Boys | 515 | #568 |
| 2022 | Boys | 581 | #512 |
| 2021 | Boys | 513 | #556 |
| 2020 | Boys | 484 | #575 |
| 2019 | Boys | 538 | #532 |
| 2018 | Boys | 534 | #531 |
| 2017 | Boys | 605 | #484 |
| 2016 | Boys | 560 | #526 |
| 2015 | Boys | 592 | #494 |
| 2014 | Boys | 664 | #449 |
| 2013 | Boys | 656 | #438 |
| 2012 | Boys | 690 | #414 |
| 2011 | Boys | 715 | #399 |
| 2010 | Boys | 761 | #379 |
| 2009 | Boys | 867 | #356 |
| 2008 | Boys | 999 | #329 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,070 | #308 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,120 | #298 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,113 | #295 |
| 2004 | Girls | 6 | #14,179 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,104 | #289 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,072 | #291 |
When Was Saul Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Boys
1,120 recorded births
National rank #298
2005 · Boys
1,113 recorded births
National rank #295
2004 · Boys
1,104 recorded births
National rank #289
2001 · Boys
1,103 recorded births
National rank #278
Where Saul Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #236 | 8 |
| AZ | #250 | 32 |
| CA | #313 | 117 |
| TX | #332 | 113 |
| NJ | #429 | 18 |
| OR | #438 | 8 |
| AL | #484 | 10 |
| NY | #502 | 32 |