Shaul
Shaul is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Asked for, prayed for, or borrowed.
Origin and history
Shaul is the original Hebrew form of the biblical name Saul, meaning asked for or prayed for. It is primarily used within Jewish communities and has maintained a modest, steady presence in U.S. birth records. It serves as a traditional alternative to the anglicized version Saul.
Popularity in the United States
730 babies in the United States have been named Shaul since 1880. It ranks #3946 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1766.
States where it is most popular
- NY (82.9 %)
- NJ (17.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 27 |
| 1980-1990 | 80 |
| 1990-2000 | 96 |
| 2000-2010 | 129 |
| 2010-2019 | 237 |
| 2020-2029 | 161 |
Famous people named Shaul
- Shaul Mofaz: Politician, Military Officer
- Shaul Ladany: Athlete, Professor
Fun facts
- Shaul is the direct transliteration of the Hebrew name that became Saul in English translations.
- In biblical history, Shaul was anointed as the first monarch of the Kingdom of Israel.