Saul Williams

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Saul Williams — Hebrew
30K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Saul Williams is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Saul is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Saul is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of שָׁאוּל‎, the Hebrew name of the Biblical King Saul. The name translates to "asked for/borrowed". People named Saul include: Saul Adadi (1850–1918), Sephardic Hakham and rosh yeshiva in the Tripoli Jewish community Saul Alinsky (1909–1972), American political activist Saúl Álvarez (born 1990), Mexican boxer, WBA - WBC middleweight champion Saúl Armendáriz (born 1970), Mexican wrestler under the ring name Cassandro Saul Ascher (1767–1822), Jewish narrative writer and publicist Saul Bass (1920–1996), film graphic designer. The surname Williams: Williams is a surname of English origin derived from the personal name William and the genitive ending -s. It is also common in Wales, where it represents an anglicization of the Welsh patronymic ap Gwilym. Williams is the second most common surname in New Zealand, the third most common in Wales and the United States, and the fourth most common in Australia. Willam is from 1279 in Oxfordshire. William is from 1299 in Whitby, Yorkshire. Williames is from 1307 in Staffordshire. List of people with surname Williams Williams family of Caerhays and Burncoose Reaney, P. H.; Wilson, R. M. (1995). Saul is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 30K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Saul reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Saul

Hebrew

Saul is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of שָׁאוּל‎, the Hebrew name of the Biblical King Saul. The name translates to "asked for/borrowed". People named Saul include: Saul Adadi (1850–1918), Sephardic Hakham and rosh yeshiva in the Tripoli Jewish community Saul Alinsky (1909–1972), American political activist Saúl Álvarez (born 1990), Mexican boxer, WBA - WBC middleweight champion Saúl Armendáriz (born 1970), Mexican wrestler under the ring name Cassandro Saul Ascher (1767–1822), Jewish narrative writer and publicist Saul Bass (1920–1996), film graphic designer.

Surname: Williams

Meaning: son of William

Germanic

Williams is a surname of English origin derived from the personal name William and the genitive ending -s. It is also common in Wales, where it represents an anglicization of the Welsh patronymic ap Gwilym. Williams is the second most common surname in New Zealand, the third most common in Wales and the United States, and the fourth most common in Australia. Willam is from 1279 in Oxfordshire. William is from 1299 in Whitby, Yorkshire. Williames is from 1307 in Staffordshire. List of people with surname Williams Williams family of Caerhays and Burncoose Reaney, P. H.; Wilson, R. M. (1995).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Saul is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 14%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Saul by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Saul Williams

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Saul Williams:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Saul?
The first name Saul originates from Hebrew. Saul is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It is the English form of שָׁאוּל‎, the Hebrew name of the Biblical King Saul. The name translates to "asked for/borrowed". People named Saul include: Saul Adadi (1850–1918), Sephardic Hakham and rosh yeshiva in the Tripoli Jewish community Saul Alinsky (1909–1972), American political activist Saúl Álvarez (born 1990), Mexican boxer, WBA - WBC middleweight champion Saúl Armendáriz (born 1970), Mexican wrestler under the ring name Cassandro Saul Ascher (1767–1822), Jewish narrative writer and publicist Saul Bass (1920–1996), film graphic designer.
When was Saul most popular?
The name Saul reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Williams?
The surname Williams originates from Germanic. Williams is a surname of English origin derived from the personal name William and the genitive ending -s. It is also common in Wales, where it represents an anglicization of the Welsh patronymic ap Gwilym. Williams is the second most common surname in New Zealand, the third most common in Wales and the United States, and the fourth most common in Australia. Willam is from 1279 in Oxfordshire. William is from 1299 in Whitby, Yorkshire. Williames is from 1307 in Staffordshire. List of people with surname Williams Williams family of Caerhays and Burncoose Reaney, P. H.; Wilson, R. M. (1995).
What are the origins of the name Saul Williams?
The name Saul Williams combines two different traditions: the first name Saul has Hebrew roots, while the surname Williams originates from Germanic.
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