Saul
/?s?l/ · 1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Hebrew ◈ 1 syllable
"Prayed for, asked for, desired"

From Hebrew

Saul means asked for or prayed for — from the Hebrew. King Saul was Israel's first king. Saul of Tarsus became Paul — the most dramatic conversion in history. Better Call Saul IS TV's most acclaimed prequel. One syllable of Israel's-first-king, history's-most-dramatic-conversion, and TV's-most-acclaimed-prequel.

← All boy names
Saul at a glance
MeaningPrayed for, asked for, desired
OriginHebrew
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 8
US Rank (today)#534
Google AdSense — 728×90
Why parents love Saul
  • King Saul was Israel's FIRST king.
  • Saul became Paul — history's most dramatic conversion.
  • Better Call Saul IS TV's most acclaimed prequel.
  • One syllable with a powerful, Hebrew sound: SAWL.
  • The meaning prayed for is divinely requested.
The vibe of Saul
asked forprayed forHebrewKing Saulfirst kingPaulconversionBetter Call Saulprequel
Origin & history of Saul
Hebrew Sha'ul (asked for/prayed for) Saul
1
Hebrew roots
Saul means prayed for. King Saul was Israel's first king. Saul became Paul — history's most dramatic conversion. Better Call Saul is TV's most acclaimed prequel.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical — 1 Samuel; Better Call Saul (2015).
3
Today
Saul remains a beloved choice, ranking #534 in the US. 42,825 babies have been named Saul since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Saul?
2006 peak year
Saul has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks around #534, with about 545 babies named Saul each year. In 2006, 1,120 babies received the name (ranked #298). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 42,825.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,120 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #298)
545 Avg. per year
(last decade)
5,450 Total registrations
last 10 years
42,825 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #534) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
📊 Check all names registered in the United States →
Numerology of Saul
8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.

Saul's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — first-king leadership. People named Saul tend to be powerful, converted, and gifted at being Israel's first king AND TV's best prequel.

First king AND best prequel
Israel's-first
Saul-to-Paul
Most-dramatic-conversion
Prayed-for
S1
A1
U3
L3
Sum: 8 → Life path 8
Personality of Saul
💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
👑
Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
🔑
Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
💎
Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
Famous people named Saul

Click any name to view their Wikipedia page.

Names that sound like Saul

If you love Saul, you might love these names with a similar sound, rhythm or feel.

Names that combine with Saul

Sibling pairings that share the timeless, classic energy of Saul.

Middle names for Saul

The right middle name turns Saul into a complete story. Explore options for first-and-middle pairings, then last-name flow.

Want a personalised middle name for Saul? Try our dedicated generator with 1,000+ pairings.

♡ Generate middle name for Saul →
Numerology life path calculator

Enter any full name and date of birth to discover the life path number — a core numerological indicator of personality, purpose and destiny.

First name
Middle name (optional)
Last name
Date of birth
7
Life path number

How we calculated this
Saul is a beautiful choice.
Save it to your list, share it with your partner, or keep exploring.
← Browse all boy names
Google AdSense — 728×90