Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Small or humble
Pronunciation: pawl, pɔl, P AO L
Popularity Rank: #69
The name Paul is of Latin origin and means "small" or "humble". It is derived from the Latin name Paulus, which was a Roman family name.
The name Paul is of Latin origin and means Small or humble, Biblical Apostle and Evangelist Paul's Letters to Early Christians Comprise Many New Testament Books, Small, Little, Humble. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Paul is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, France, and 99 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: pawl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): pɔl
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P AO L
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Paul is recorded 386,478 times globally, ranking it as the 69th most common name worldwide.
Paul is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 116,624 occurrences, making it the 2th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Paul is found among 1 in every 5 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #2 | 1 : 5 |
| United States of America | #37 | 1 : 27 |
| France | #66 | 1 : 32 |
| Netherlands | #10 | 1 : 21 |
| Nigeria | #37 | 1 : 70 |
| Ireland | #4 | 1 : 6 |
| South Africa | #55 | 1 : 161 |
| Canada | #12 | 1 : 32 |
| Germany | #115 | 1 : 37 |
| Peru | #160 | 1 : 118 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Paul from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 25, 2024 05:26 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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