Boy name
Paul name meaning
“small, modest”
Paul is a masculine name in European naming traditions meaning “small” or “modest”. It is a form of the Latin name Paulus, derived from the word paulus, meaning small. Paulus provides the related name form connecting Paul with its Latin source and explaining its underlying meaning.
What does Paul mean?
Small, modest
In Indonesian: kecil, bersahaja
Origin and cultural usage of Paul
A European form of Latin Paulus, from paulus, meaning small. The name is associated with Paul the Apostle.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Paul
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Paul, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Paul as a first name
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Paul Yehuda
Interpretation
May this child live humbly with praise offered to God.Meaning of each word
- Paul: small, modest
- Yehuda: praise to God
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Paul Natalis
Interpretation
A picture of a little child's birth carrying simplicity within.Meaning of each word
- Paul: small, modest
- Natalis: relating to birth
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Paul Gilbert
Interpretation
May this child become a humble person holding a brilliant pledge.Meaning of each word
- Paul: small, modest
- Gilbert: bright pledge
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Paul Stephen
Interpretation
A picture of a humble person crowned with a mark of honor.Meaning of each word
- Paul: small, modest
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
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Interpretation
May this child be humble, brave as a lion, receiving God's generosity.Meaning of each word
- Paul: small, modest
- Leonard: brave as a lion
- Evan: God is gracious
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Interpretation
A picture of a humble healer with life's fleeting breath.Meaning of each word
- Paul: small, modest
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
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Paul Jose
Interpretation
May this child remain humble as God adds further gifts.Meaning of each word
- Paul: small, modest
- Jose: may God add
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Paul Andrean
Interpretation
May this child become a humble person with courage and knightly qualities.Meaning of each word
- Paul: small, modest
- Andrean: brave, manly
Paul as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of honor's crown in humility, with God accompanying us.Meaning of each word
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Paul: small, modest
- Manuel: God is with us
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Interpretation
May this child face struggles humbly while remaining bound together.Meaning of each word
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
- Paul: small, modest
- Levi: joined, attached
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Interpretation
May a descendant of the Julius family remain humble as God adds.Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Paul: small, modest
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
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Interpretation
May this child be brave as a lion, humble, with God's help.Meaning of each word
- Leonardo: brave as a lion
- Paul: small, modest
- Eliezer: God is my help
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Interpretation
May this child receive God's generosity with humility and knightly courage.Meaning of each word
- Evan: God is gracious
- Paul: small, modest
- Andrean: brave, manly
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Interpretation
A picture of fleeting breath in humility, adorned with honor's crown.Meaning of each word
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
- Paul: small, modest
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
Paul as a last name
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Interpretation
A picture of a humble person from Laurentum wearing a victory crown.Meaning of each word
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Laurence: from Laurentum
- Paul: small, modest
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Andrean Paul
Interpretation
May this child possess a knight's courage while living with humility.Meaning of each word
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Paul: small, modest
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Interpretation
May this child become a humble healer throughout each personal struggle.Meaning of each word
- Jason: healer, one who heals
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
- Paul: small, modest
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Eben Paul
Interpretation
A picture of a humble person with firmness resembling a stone.Meaning of each word
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Paul: small, modest
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Andrei Paul
Interpretation
May this child grow into a person both brave and humble.Meaning of each word
- Andrei: manly, brave
- Paul: small, modest
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Agustino Paul
Interpretation
May this child become noble, worthy of respect, and remain humble.Meaning of each word
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Paul: small, modest
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How to pronounce Paul
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦲꦸꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮅᮜ᮪ |
Is Paul a boy’s name?
Yes, Paul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Paul ranks #671 among boy names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Paul
Famous people named Paul
- Paul Sani Kleden · b. 1924
- Paul Agusta · b. 1980
- Paul Partohap · b. 1993
- Paul Polii · b. 1926
- Paul Soetopo · b. 1940
- Paul Willem Johan van der Veur · b. 1921
- Paul Alexander Oroh
- Paul Baja Marudut Siahaan · b. 1972
- Paul E. Talo
- Paul Edmundus Tallo
- Paul Finsen Mayor
- Paul Heluka · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Paul
What is the meaning of Paul?
Paul means small, modest. A European form of Latin Paulus, from paulus, meaning small. The name is associated with Paul the Apostle.
Is Paul a boy’s name?
Yes, Paul is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Paul?
Paul is of Latin and European origin.
How many syllables does Paul have?
Paul has 1 syllable (Paul) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Paul?
Paul ranks #671 among boy names in our data sample (30 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Paul?
Some ideas: Paul Yehuda; Stephen Paul Manuel; Stevano Laurence Paul.
Famous people named Paul?
Notable people named Paul include Paul Sani Kleden, Paul Agusta, Paul Partohap.
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