Zaul

“a name of noble stature” — Represent a heritage or cultural blend

Basque Country origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#10833US 2022

7Births / yr

↑Rising

234All-time births

📅 Since 199300

What does Zaul mean and where does it come from?

Zaul is a name that has connections to both Basque heritage and Arabic culture. In Basque, it suggests nobility or a person of high standing, while in Arabic, it refers to strength and power. It is not very common and may represent a heritage or cultural blend.

Cultural significance

Zaul has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Basque Country-speaking communities, where it reflects values of a name of noble stature.

Peak popularity

Reached #4407 in 2003 — currently #10833 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Zaul?

Zaul works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Zaul Grace

How popular is Zaul right now?

Rising fast — up 1284 spots — currently #10833 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2022#10833 · Top 8.0%

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2005

2010

2015

2021

2022

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#10833	7	▲ up 1284 · +17% births
2021	#12117	6	▼ down 840
2015	#11277	6	▼ down 3379 · -40% births
2010	#7898	10	▼ down 1379 · -17% births
2005	#6519	12	▲ up 3411 · +100% births
2000	#9930	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Zaul

Best Year2005Rank #6519

Peak Count12

Average Rank#9762

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range2000 - 20226 years

The story of Zaul

Zaul is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1993. With 234 total births recorded, Zaul remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #9930 in 2000, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #10833 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Zaul in 2003:

Jacob Michael Joshua Matthew Andrew

Zaul by decade

Zaul peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	52
2000s ★	108
2010s	74

💎Zaul has only 234 total recorded births since 1993 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Zaul?

Common

ZaulieZauly

What names sound and feel like Zaul?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Zaul also consider these

Paul

Latin · Latin

Saul

Israel · asked for, prayed

Israel · Asked for, prayed

Zal

Iran · A mythical character

Zael

Hebrew · God has been

Common questions about the name Zaul

What does the name Zaul mean?

Zaul means "a name of noble stature" — a name rooted in Basque Country tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Zaul?

Zaul is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Zaul have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Zaul?

Zaul originates from Basque Country tradition. Basque Country names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How does Zaul sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Zaul flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Zaul ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.

Is Zaul trending right now?

Zaul is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.