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Paul

male

Meaning

"Small; Humble"

From Latin Paulus meaning small, it became central in Christian naming due to the apostle Paul and missionary tradition.

BiblicalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Paul

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#264Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#264

Paul was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-8

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Paul Nicknames

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

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Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Paul

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21 linked lists

Famous Pauls

  • P
    Paul McCartney
    English musician and co-founder of The Beatles
  • S
    Saint Paul (Bible)
    Apostle to the Gentiles and author of much of the New Testament
  • P
    Paul Newman
    American actor, filmmaker and philanthropist

Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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