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Saul

male

Meaning

"Asked for"

Known from Hebrew scripture, it has maintained continuous usage through Jewish, Christian, and secular naming traditions.

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Popularity History of Saul

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#559Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#559

Saul was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+9

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Saul Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Saul.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Saul

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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