Paul

Meaning of Paul

Paul means "small" or "humble."

Paul has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Paul

Paul has held fairly steady, sitting around #262 in 2025 after peaking at #100 in 2000.

Notable people named Paul

• Paul McCartney
  Musician, The Beatles
• Paul Rudd
  Actor, Ant-Man
• Paul Thomas Anderson
  Film director, writer
• Paul Simon
  Musician, Simon & Garfunkel
• Paul Krugman
  Economist, Nobel laureate

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Questions about the name Paul

What does the name Paul mean?

Paul means paul means "small" or "humble.", and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Paul?

In 2025, Paul ranked #262 for boys, up from #264 the year before.

When was Paul most popular?

Paul peaked at #100 in 2000.