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Saul

Pronounced S AO1 L (ARPABET)

  • 1 syllable
  • Peaked 2006
  • 145 years in use
  • Biblical
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How popular is Saul?

Saul is a boys' name, and has been in the record since the data starts in 1880. It has been given to 43,095 children — the 521st most common boys' name on record.

It has been slipping, down 37% on the previous decade. Its best single year was 2006, when 1,134 children were given it.

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2006Boys: 1,134Girls: 0

Characteristics

  • Biblical (Person)
  • 1 syllable
Phonetic detail
Pronunciations:
S AO1 L
Stress pattern:
1
Syllables:
1

Stress digits mark unstressed (0), primary (1) and secondary (2) syllables.

Names like Saul

Same first letter and syllable count, peaking around the same time.

Sibling names for Saul

Names from the same era with a matching rhythm but a different initial.

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Saul?
Saul ranks 521st among boys' names in US records, with 43,095 births since 1880. Over the past decade it accounts for 5,493.
Is Saul a unisex name?
No. Saul is recorded almost entirely as a boys' name; births to the other gender are too few to register as a share.
When was Saul most popular?
2006, when 1,134 children were given the name. It has been in use for 145 years and is still recorded as of 2024.