Name meaning & stats
Shaul
Shaul. 730 US babies since 1940, peak 2021. Notable Shauls are 1.8× over-represented as military officers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2021
730 US babies were named Shaul between 1940 and 2025.
Where Shauls end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.2× | Low · 5 people |
| Military officer | 1.8× | Low · 4 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are military officers, Shauls show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2021)