What origin is the name Saul?

Saul comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Saul a popular name?

Saul is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Saul does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Saul?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Saul — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Saul

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Saul

Saul

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Saul is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Borrowed; asked for; asked for; inquired of god. the first king of israel was named saul, and the hebrew name of the apostle paul".

With hebrew roots, Saul is a boy name that means "Borrowed; asked for; asked for; inquired of god. the first king of israel was named saul, and the hebrew name of the apostle paul". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Borrowed; asked for; asked for; inquired of god. the first king of israel was named saul, and the hebrew name of the apostle paul

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Saul

Very rare in US records

What does Saul mean?

Saul is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Borrowed; asked for; asked for; inquired of god. the first king of israel was named saul, and the hebrew name of the apostle paul".