Pablo

Meaning of Pablo

Pablo means "small" or "humble."

Pablo has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Pablo

Pablo has cooled off, slipping to #430 in 2025, down from a peak of #284 in 2005.

Notable people named Pablo

• Pablo Picasso
  Iconic Spanish painter and sculptor
• Pablo Escobar
  Colombian drug lord
• Pablo Neruda
  Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet
• Pablo Casals
  Renowned cellist and conductor
• Pablo Sandoval
  Professional baseball player

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Questions about the name Pablo

What does the name Pablo mean?

Pablo means pablo means "small" or "humble.", and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Pablo a boy's or a girl's name?

Pablo is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Pablo?

In 2025, Pablo ranked #430 for boys, down from #406 the year before.

When was Pablo most popular?

Pablo peaked at #284 in 2005.