NAME PROFILE
Saul
Saul is a Hebrew name meaning 'asked for' or 'prayed for.' It carries a sense of longing and desire, reflecting a hope or wish that has been fulfilled. The name evokes a strong character, often associated with leadership and depth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 43,362 |
| Gender | Male (88% / 12%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 24%TX — 21%CA — 19%NJ — 18%PA — 18%
Notable People
Saul Bellow (Nobel Prize-winning author) · Saul Goodman (Fictional character from *Breaking Bad*) · Saul Alinsky (Political activist and writer) · Saul of Tarsus (Apostle Paul, early Christian leader) · Saul Williams (Poet, musician, and actor)
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