- Meaning
- Small, humble
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries, French, German
What people expect from a Paul
Paul mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about kindness. A name can't give a child kindness, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart, a calm peacemaker.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Paul: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Paul
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 1 syllable, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Small, humble".
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Swedish naming case (1996)Questions about Paul
What does the name Paul mean?
Paul is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "Small, humble".
Is Paul a boy or girl name?
Paul is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Paul?
Paul is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries, French, German.
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