Boy
Saul
asked for, prayed for
About Saul
Saul represents a name with substantial weight and character. Its brevity belies its impact, packing remarkable presence into a single syllable. The name has weathered centuries while maintaining its relevance, demonstrating an enduring quality that transcends temporary naming trends. Saul possesses a certain gravitas that lends itself well to professional environments while remaining accessible and warm in personal contexts. The straightforward spelling eliminates confusion, while the distinctive sound ensures it won't be lost in a crowd of more common names. Parents drawn to Saul often value tradition without stuffiness, strength without aggression. The name's literary and historical associations provide depth without dictating personality, allowing a child to define it for himself.
Popularity of the Name Saul
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #476 | ||||
| 1882 | #486 | ||||
| 1885 | #600 | ||||
| 1886 | #638 | ||||
| 1887 | #578 | ||||
| 1888 | #427 | ||||
| 1890 | #870 | ||||
| 1891 | #692 | ||||
| 1892 | #678 | ||||
| 1893 | #759 | ||||
| 1894 | #517 | ||||
| 1895 | #604 | ||||
| 1896 | #716 | ||||
| 1897 | #673 | ||||
| 1898 | #697 | ||||
| 1899 | #475 | ||||
| 1900 | #487 | ||||
| 1901 | #587 | ||||
| 1902 | #424 | ||||
| 1903 | #547 | ||||
| 1904 | #415 | ||||
| 1905 | #733 | ||||
| 1906 | #563 | ||||
| 1907 | #378 | ||||
| 1908 | #402 | ||||
| 1909 | #377 | ||||
| 1910 | #419 | ||||
| 1911 | #371 | ||||
| 1912 | #340 | ||||
| 1913 | #339 | ||||
| 1914 | #373 | ||||
| 1915 | #374 | ||||
| 1916 | #366 | ||||
| 1917 | #373 | ||||
| 1918 | #388 | ||||
| 1919 | #382 | ||||
| 1920 | #415 | ||||
| 1921 | #403 | ||||
| 1922 | #420 | ||||
| 1923 | #398 | ||||
| 1924 | #419 | ||||
| 1925 | #419 | ||||
| 1926 | #440 | ||||
| 1927 | #446 | ||||
| 1928 | #450 | ||||
| 1929 | #471 | ||||
| 1930 | #487 | ||||
| 1931 | #490 | ||||
| 1932 | #531 | ||||
| 1933 | #490 | ||||
| 1934 | #511 | ||||
| 1935 | #552 | ||||
| 1936 | #517 | ||||
| 1937 | #549 | ||||
| 1938 | #526 | ||||
| 1939 | #580 | ||||
| 1940 | #640 | ||||
| 1941 | #612 | ||||
| 1942 | #610 | ||||
| 1943 | #648 | ||||
| 1944 | #706 | ||||
| 1945 | #656 | ||||
| 1946 | #641 | ||||
| 1947 | #655 | ||||
| 1948 | #664 | ||||
| 1949 | #676 | ||||
| 1950 | #649 | ||||
| 1951 | #639 | ||||
| 1952 | #690 | ||||
| 1953 | #655 | ||||
| 1954 | #661 | ||||
| 1955 | #674 | ||||
| 1956 | #690 | ||||
| 1957 | #653 | ||||
| 1958 | #619 | ||||
| 1959 | #657 | ||||
| 1960 | #693 | ||||
| 1961 | #613 | ||||
| 1962 | #646 | ||||
| 1963 | #656 | ||||
| 1964 | #697 | ||||
| 1965 | #590 | ||||
| 1966 | #640 | ||||
| 1967 | #597 | ||||
| 1968 | #605 | ||||
| 1969 | #565 | ||||
| 1970 | #551 | ||||
| 1971 | #598 | ||||
| 1972 | #506 | ||||
| 1973 | #494 | ||||
| 1974 | #491 | ||||
| 1975 | #479 | ||||
| 1976 | #457 | ||||
| 1977 | #446 | ||||
| 1978 | #478 | ||||
| 1979 | #427 | ||||
| 1980 | #432 | ||||
| 1981 | #402 | ||||
| 1982 | #449 | ||||
| 1983 | #421 | ||||
| 1984 | #419 | ||||
| 1985 | #426 | ||||
| 1986 | #424 | ||||
| 1987 | #422 | ||||
| 1988 | #433 | ||||
| 1989 | #410 | ||||
| 1990 | #408 | ||||
| 1991 | #381 | ||||
| 1992 | #375 | #400 | |||
| 1993 | #399 | ||||
| 1994 | #389 | ||||
| 1995 | #346 | ||||
| 1996 | #306 | ||||
| 1997 | #270 | #344 | |||
| 1998 | #307 | #346 | #435 | ||
| 1999 | #318 | #233 | #441 | #841 | |
| 2000 | #287 | #232 | #271 | ||
| 2001 | #278 | #276 | #270 | ||
| 2002 | #289 | #290 | #263 | ||
| 2003 | #292 | #315 | #304 | ||
| 2004 | #289 | #295 | #350 | ||
| 2005 | #295 | #318 | #281 | ||
| 2006 | #298 | #311 | #352 | ||
| 2007 | #308 | #402 | #370 | ||
| 2008 | #329 | #419 | #441 | #521 | |
| 2009 | #356 | #471 | #384 | ||
| 2010 | #379 | #473 | #703 | ||
| 2011 | #399 | #476 | #607 | ||
| 2012 | #414 | #459 | #350 | ||
| 2013 | #440 | #500 | #444 | ||
| 2014 | #450 | #516 | #464 | ||
| 2015 | #495 | #552 | #454 | ||
| 2016 | #527 | #651 | |||
| 2017 | #485 | #590 | #827 | ||
| 2018 | #531 | #638 | #487 | ||
| 2019 | #533 | #801 | #698 | ||
| 2020 | #575 | #839 | |||
| 2021 | #556 | #718 | #698 | ||
| 2022 | #513 | #884 | |||
| 2023 | #570 | #841 | |||
| 2024 | #559 | #976 | #724 | ||
| 2025 | #557 | #794 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Saul
- Shaul
- Saúl
- Sha'ul
Names Similar to Saul
Nicknames for Saul
- Sal
- Sully
- Sauly
- Sol
- Sau
Famous People Named Saul
| Saul "Canelo" Alvarez | Mexican professional boxer |
| Saul Bellow | American novelist and Nobel laureate |
| Saul Kripke | American philosopher and logician |
| Saul Williams | American poet, musician, and actor |
| Saul Steinberg | American cartoonist and illustrator |
| Saul Leiter | American photographer and painter |
| Saul Hudson | Slash - British-American musician, lead guitarist of Guns N' Roses |
| Saul Perlmutter | American astrophysicist and Nobel laureate |
| Saul Griffith | Australian-American inventor and entrepreneur |
| Saul Rubinek | Canadian actor |
| Saul Zaentz | American film producer and music executive |
| Saul Bass | American graphic designer and filmmaker |
| Saul Landau | American filmmaker and journalist |
| Saul Alinsky | American community organizer and writer |
| Saul Chaplin | American composer and musical director |
| Saul of Tarsus | Saint Paul - Apostle and early Christian missionary |
| Saul Malatrasi | Italian footballer |
| Saul Niguez | Spanish footballer |
| Saul Ubaldini | Argentine labor leader and politician |
| Saul E. Mendlovitz | American international lawyer and peace activist |
Characters Named Saul
| Saul Goodman | From the TV series "Breaking Bad" |
| Saul Silver | From the movie "Pineapple Express" |
| Saul Tigh | From the TV series "Battlestar Galactica" |
| Saul Karath | From the video game "Star Wars - Knights of the Old Republic" |
| Saul Berenson | From the TV series "Homeland" |
| Saul Bloom | From the movie "Ocean's Eleven" |
| Saul Rogerson | From the TV series "The West Wing" |
| Saul "Slash" Hudson | From the video game "Guitar Hero III - Legends of Rock" |
| Saul Mendoza | From the TV series "Better Call Saul" |
| Saul the Hedgehog | From the "Sonic the Hedgehog" comic series |
| Saul Kripke | From the TV series "The Big Bang Theory" |
| Saul Fontaine | From the movie "The Talented Mr. Ripley" |
| Saul Jameson | From the video game "Red Dead Redemption" |
| Saul "Papa" Mbaye | From the TV series "ZeroZeroZero" |
| Saul Radical | From the movie "The Double" |
| Saul "The Mountain" Murdoch | From the TV series "The L Word" |
| Saul "Sledge" Shephard | From the video game "Rainbow Six Siege" |
| Saul Morton | From the movie "Shallow Grave" |
| Saul the Mute | From the video game "Sekiro - Shadows Die Twice" |