Paul
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Popularity
#264
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Latin
Total Births
1,402,786
Peak Year
#27,075 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Paul is a Latin name meaning 'small' or 'humble'. It derives from the Roman family name Paulus.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Paul
Apostle in the New Testament
Paul McCartney
English singer-songwriter, member of The Beatles
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