Saul Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Saul Name at a Glance

Name	Saul
Meaning	Asked, lent, a grave. Demanded, lent, ditch, death.
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Saul Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Saul means “Asked, lent, a grave. Demanded, lent, ditch, death”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Saul Name Origin

Our database records Saul under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Saul a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Saul is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Saul

When considering Saul for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.