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Paul
Meaning: small, humble · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From the Roman family name Paulus, 'small'. Saint Paul wrote much of the New Testament.
Famous people named Paul
- Saint Paul
- Paul McCartney (musician)
Nicknames
Paulie
Variants & related names
Pablo, Paolo, Pavel, Paulo
Paul name art
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FAQ
What does the name Paul mean?
Paul means “small, humble”. It comes from Latin.
Is Paul a popular name?
Paul is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Paul?
Paulie.
What are other forms of Paul?
Pablo, Paolo, Pavel, Paulo.
Similar names
Patrick · Emiliano · Lorenzo · Marcus · Martin · Victor
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.