Is Saul a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Saul is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #485 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Saul Boy

Popularity: #485 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Hebrew; Latin

Meaning

Hebrew: 'asked for, prayed for'; Latin: 'to be safe'

Historical & Cultural Background

Saul is a name of Hebrew origin, most notably associated with the first king of Israel in the Hebrew Bible. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often retaining its biblical significance. In Christian tradition, Saul is also known as the Apostle Paul after his conversion. The name has seen varying levels of popularity throughout history, particularly in Jewish and Christian communities.

Trend Summary

The name Saul has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in historical and biblical contexts.

Variants

Saulito
Saulo

International Variants

Saulo (Spanish)
Saül (French)
Saul (German)
Saulo (Italian)

Famous people named Saul

Saul Bellow was a Canadian-American novelist and playwright, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1976.

Saul Goodman is a fictional character from the television series 'Breaking Bad' and its spin-off 'Better Call Saul', known for his colorful personality as a criminal lawyer.

Saul Alinsky was an American community organizer and writer, known for his work in the field of social activism.

Saul Williams is an American actor, musician, and poet, recognized for his contributions to spoken word and hip-hop.

Fictional characters named Saul

Saul Tigh is a character in the television series 'Battlestar Galactica', serving as the executive officer aboard the Galactica.

Saul Berenson is a character in the television series 'Homeland', known for his role as a CIA officer.

Sibling Suggestions

David Isaac Samuel Eli Jacob Aaron

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Saul was first seen in the United States in 1880. Saul has ranked as high as #557 nationally which occurred in 2006 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Saul has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Saul (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	142	30%
CA	113	24%
FL	22	5%
AZ	20	4%
NY	20	4%
GA	17	4%
IL	17	4%
NC	16	3%
WA	14	3%
IN	10	2%
PA	9	2%
TN	9	2%
NV	8	2%
AL	7	1%
AR	6	1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	15
1882	15
1883	5
1885	11
1886	10
1887	11
1888	20
1890	7
1891	9
1892	11
1893	9
1894	16
1895	13
1896	11
1897	11
1898	11
1899	17
1900	23
1901	13
1902	24
1903	17
1904	26
1905	12
1906	18
1907	36
1908	35
1909	41
1910	42
1911	57
1912	125
1913	148
1914	162
1915	207
1916	222
1917	228
1918	239
1919	232
1920	206
1921	229
1922	204
1923	225
1924	213
1925	206
1926	189
1927	189
1928	179
1929	156
1930	149
1931	138
1932	122
1933	131
1934	130
1935	109
1936	120
1937	113
1938	123
1939	98
1940	88
1941	97
1942	107
1943	97
1944	79
1945	85
1946	101
1947	112
1948	104
1949	103
1950	115
1951	123
1952	103
1953	117
1954	121
1955	118
1956	115
1957	138
1958	154
1959	137
1960	128
1961	169
1962	144
1963	143
1964	123
1965	167
1966	135
1967	159
1968	159
1969	193
1970	219
1971	193
1972	244
1973	250
1974	267
1975	279
1976	295
1977	324
1978	291
1979	351
1980	362
1981	411
1982	361
1983	379
1984	389
1985	408
1986	411
1987	429
1988	435
1989	522
1990	567
1991	593
1992	616
1993	580
1994	598
1995	713
1996	869
1997	1,045
1998	916
1999	891
2000	1,059
2001	1,103
2002	1,028
2003	1,072
2004	1,104
2005	1,113
2006	1,120
2007	1,070
2008	999
2009	867
2010	761
2011	715
2012	690
2013	656
2014	663
2015	592
2016	560
2017	605
2018	534
2019	538
2020	484
2021	513
2022	581
2023	515
2024	529