Paul
Boy name · Latin · pronounced PAWL
Verified name
What does Paul mean?
Small or humble
Origin and language
Latin
Language family: English|Latin
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 250 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 602 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Paulie, Pol
Variant: Paulo, Paolo, Pawel
Related: Pauline, Paula
Using Paul across cultures
Apostolic biblical name used worldwide.
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