Saul

Meaning of Saul

Saul means "asked for" or "prayed for."

Saul has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Saul

Saul has held fairly steady, sitting around #557 in 2025 after peaking at #278 in 2001.

Notable people named Saul

• Saul of Tarsus
  Apostle Paul, Christian leader
• Saul Bellow
  Nobel Prize-winning author
• Saul Rubinek
  Canadian actor
• Saul Williams
  American rapper and poet
• Saul Bass
  Graphic designer, filmmaker

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Questions about the name Saul

What does the name Saul mean?

Saul means saul means "asked for" or "prayed for.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Saul a boy's or a girl's name?

Saul is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Saul?

In 2025, Saul ranked #557 for boys, up from #559 the year before.

When was Saul most popular?

Saul peaked at #278 in 2001.