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At a Glance: Name: Paul – Meaning: Small or humble (from Latin Paulus) – Origin: Latin – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: PAWL
Paul is a classic boy's name with a vintage style, meaning small or humble in its original Latin. It's straightforward to say — PAWL — and carries that timeless simplicity Latin names are known for.
Meaning & Origin of Paul
Meaning: Small or humble (from latin paulus).
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Paul
Phonetic: PAWL IPA: /ˈpɔːl/
Popularity of Paul
Paul peaked at #12 in 1916 with 10,790 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had settled to #264 with 1,320 — still in use, just far from its early-20th-century high.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Paul mean?
Small or humble (from latin paulus). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Paul)
How do you pronounce Paul?
Paul is pronounced PAWL (IPA: /ˈpɔːl/).
Is Paul a popular name right now?
Paul peaked at #12 in 1916 and is ranked #264 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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