♂ Name Paul

Q: What does the name Paul mean?

Paul means 'humble' or 'small' (from Latin 'paulus').

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Paul is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Paul come from?

Paul derived from the Latin name Paulus, which was originally a Roman family name.

What does the name Paul mean?

Paul means “humble” or “small” (from Latin “paulus”).

Pronunciation of Paul

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Popularity of the name Paul

Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Paul is currently ranked #167 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.

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Paul in the Top 50 Names

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🇨🇭 Switzerland	-	✓	-	-	-	-
🇩🇪 Germany	-	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
🇪🇸 Spain	-	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
🇫🇷 France	-	✓	✓	✓	-	-
🇺🇸 USA	-	✓	✓	✓	-	-