Paul

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Meaning
The name Paul has several meanings, including "small," "humble," "little," "honest," and "strong."
Pronunciation
PAWL(English, French)
POWL(German, Dutch)
The name Paul is typically pronounced as "pawl" or "paul."
Popularity
The name Paul has been a popular choice for baby boys throughout history and is still widely used today. As of 2021, it ranks as the 260th most popular name for baby boys in the United States according to the Social Security Administration, and its popularity has remained relatively stable over the years.

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Paul Name meanings & History

The name Paul is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Paulus, which means "small" or "humble.". The name Paul has several meanings, including "small," "humble," "little," "honest," and "strong.". Paul is a versatile name that can work well in various settings. It is suitable for both formal and informal occasions and can suit a variety of personalities.

Zodiac Sign of Paul: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Paul:

P: Political,Pensive,Partnership,Passive,Particular

A: Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Action,Argumentative,Ambitious

U: Undermining,Utopia,Universality,Understanding,Unity

L: Lovely,Legal,Lover,Languid,Liaison,Luscious,Lazy

Paul is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Paul include Paul McCartney, Paul Newman, Paul Rudd, and Paul Simon.

2.) PAUL (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: From the Latin Paulus, which originated as a Roman family name derived from paulus (small). The name was adopted in the Bible by Saul of Tarsus, a Jewish Roman citizen who was converted to Christianity by a vision of Christ. Paul and St. Peter are regarded as cofounders of the Christian Church. Pal and Pol are Gaelic forms. (PAHL)


3.) PAUL (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the Latin Paulus, which originated as a Roman family name derived from paulus (small). The name was adopted in the Bible by a Jewish Roman citizen, Saul of Tarsus, who was converted to Christianity by a vision of Christ. Paul and St. Peter are regarded as the cofounders of the Christian Church. (PAHL, POLE)


4.) PAUL (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: From the Latin Paulus, which originated as a Roman family name derived from paulus (small). The name was adopted in the Bible by a Jew and Roman citizen, Saul of Tarsus, who was converted to Christianity by a vision of Christ. St. Paul and St. Peter are regarded as cofounders of the Christian Church. Pol is the Gaelic form of Paul. (POL)


5.) PAUL (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: From the Latin Paulus, which originated as a Roman family name derived from paulus (small). The name is borne by the crown prince of Greece (b. 1967), the eldest son of the deposed King Constantine II and Queen Anne-Marie. See also PAUL (Biblical Names). (PAH-OOL)


6.) Paul (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) small. Bible: Saul, later renamed Paul, was the first to bring the teachings of Christ to the Gentiles.

Other Forms: Oalo, Pasko, Paulia, Paulis, Paull, Paulle, Paulot, Pauls, Paulus, Pavlos


7.) Paul (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) small; wise

Other Forms: Pauley, Paulie, Pauly


8.) PAUL (Male)

Usage: German

Meanings: From the Latin Paulus, which originated as a Roman family name derived from paulus (small). (POL)


9.) PAUL (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: From the Latin Paulus, which originated as a Roman family name derived from paulus (small). (POL)


10.) Paul (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: Modest

Other Forms: Paull, Pawel


11.) PAUL (Male)

Usage: Biblical

Meanings: Derived from the Latin paulus (small). Paul was the adopted name of Saul of Tarsus, a Jewish Roman citizen converted to Christianity by a vision of Christ which blinded him for several days. He became one of the great missionary apostles and authored several New Testament epistles. Paul is regarded as cofounder of the Christian Church. (PAHL)


12.) PAUL (Male)

Usage: Scandinavian

Meanings: From the Latin Paulus, which is derived from paulus (small). It is a popular name throughout Europe, due to St. Paul, author of several of the epistles in the New Testament and one of the Twelve Apostles. St. Paul and St. Peter are regarded as cofounders of the Christian Church. Cognate: Poul (Danish); Pal (Norwegian); Pal, Pal, Pavel (Swedish). (POWL, PAHL)


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