Saulo
Saulo is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Asked for, prayed for.
Origin and history
Saulo is the Portuguese and Spanish form of the biblical name Saul. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Sha'ul, meaning asked for or prayed for. In the United States, it is a relatively rare given name primarily used within Hispanic and Lusophone communities.
Popularity in the United States
692 babies in the United States have been named Saulo since 1880. It ranks #3984 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1822.
States where it is most popular
- CA (73.6 %)
- TX (26.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 78 |
| 1990-2000 | 115 |
| 2000-2010 | 187 |
| 2010-2019 | 174 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Famous people named Saulo
- Saulo Decarli: Footballer
Fun facts
- In the New Testament, Saint Paul was originally known as Saul (Saulo in Spanish and Portuguese) prior to his conversion.
- Saulo is the standard Portuguese and Spanish adaptation of the ancient Hebrew name Shaul.