US Popularity:487
Origin:Latin
Meaning:small, humble
Paul is a boy's name of Latin origin. A derivative of Paulus, this name means "small" or "humble." Paul is a popular choice among Christians and is associated with the disciple Saint Paul. In the Bible, he was a key figure in relaying the teachings of Jesus and preaching the gospel. If you want to encourage baby to celebrate their faith with respect and modesty, Paul is a worthy contender for your little one.
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Famous People Named Paul

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  • Paul Cézanne
    Painter
  • Paul Gauguin
    Painter
  • Paul Giamatti
    Actor
  • Paul Gross
    Director
  • Paul Laurence Dunbar
    Poet
  • Paul McCartney
    Musician, Singer
  • Paul Newman
    Actor
  • Paul O'Neill
    Baseball Player
  • Paul Rudd
    Actor
  • Paul Ryan
    Politician
  • Paul Walker
    Actor

Common Nicknames for Paul

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How Popular Is The Name Paul?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Paul is currently #365 on The Bump
Boy:Paul is currently #214 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Paul is currently #487 in U.S. births
Boy:Paul is currently #256 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#256
in 2023
+ 6
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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