Paul Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Paul is a popular boy name in 4 countries. Explore pronunciation, meanings, origins, and where this name appears most often.

Countries

Best rank

Used as

boy

Main origins

Latin

Origins: Latin

Common meanings: small; humble

Pronunciation samples: PAUL, PAWL, POL | IPA: paʊl, pɔl

Regional Usage Summary

Paul appears most often in Africa, Europe.

What does Paul mean?
Paul is commonly associated with meanings such as small; humble and appears in 4 countries.
Is Paul a boy or girl name?
In this dataset, Paul appears mainly as boy.
Where is Paul most popular?
Paul appears in top lists across 4 countries, including Austria, Cameroon, DR Congo. Best observed rank is #1.