Shaul

Shaul: name meaning, origin and popularity

Pronunciation (IPA): /สƒษ‘หˆuหl/ ยท /สƒษ™หˆuหl/

Meaning and origin of Shaul

  • A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Saul.

Etymology

See Saul.

How popular is Shaul?

24U.S. babies in 2025
#3483peak rank (2021)
730babies since 1880

Since 1880, 730 boys in the U.S. have been named Shaul. Its highest rank for boys was #3483 in 2021. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Shaul FAQ

What does the name Shaul mean?

A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Saul. See Saul.

What is the origin of the name Shaul?

Shaul is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Shaul?

Since 1880, 730 boys in the U.S. have been named Shaul. Its highest rank for boys was #3483 in 2021. In 2025, 24 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Shaul a boy or girl name?

Shaul is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 730 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.