The nameSaul
Saul is a biblical boy's name, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
From the Hebrew Shaul, "asked for", meaning asked of God.
Origin
Hebrew. Saul was the first king of Israel, and the birth name of the apostle Paul.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century but rare, Saul grew in the 2010s, peaked at the end of that decade and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Saul
Saul in France
Saul was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 505 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Saul. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Saul in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 73 births a year.
Variants and related names
Saul in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saul mean?
From the Hebrew Shaul, "asked for", meaning asked of God.
What is the origin of the name Saul?
Hebrew. Saul was the first king of Israel, and the birth name of the apostle Paul.
Is Saul a girl's or a boy's name?
Saul is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Saul?
Variants and related names of Saul include Silas.