Pal

Q: What is the origin of Pal?

Pal is of Hungarian origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Pal?

According to the latest SSA data, Pal is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Pal a boy name?

Pal is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Small Humble"

Pal is the Hungarian form of Paul, derived from Latin Paulus meaning small or humble.

Themes:paulhungarianlatinclassic

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Popularity History of Pal

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Pal did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Pal Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Pal.

8 ideas

Nickname

palie

Nickname

paly

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palo

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pie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Pal

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Pal mean?

Pal means "Small Humble". Pal is the Hungarian form of Paul, derived from Latin Paulus meaning small or humble.

What is the origin of Pal?

Pal is of Hungarian origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Pal?

According to the latest SSA data, Pal is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Pal a boy name?

Pal is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Pal?

Popular nicknames for Pal include pa, palie, paly, palo, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Pal?

There are many names similar to Pal in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginHungarian, Latin

Syllables1

Length3 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withP

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Atilla Aniko Bence Elek Endre

Sisters

Aliz Aniko Anda Dalma Edit

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