👦 Paul — Name Meaning & Origin

Paul

“Small; Humble”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginHebrew, French, German
ReligionChristian
Used inIndia, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Monaco, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Canada, Haiti, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Burundi, Rwanda, Central African Republic, Seychelles, Mauritius, Senegal, Chad, Guinea, Niger, Mali, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Réunion, Mayotte, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin · Kerala, Wallonia, Romandy, Quebec
Numerology5 — adventurous, curious and freedom-loving
Letters4 · starts with P
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Paul?

Paul means "Small; Humble" (Hebrew, French, German origin).

Is Paul a boy or girl name?

Paul is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Paul from?

Paul is used as a Christian name in India, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Monaco, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Canada, Haiti, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, DR Congo, Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Burundi, Rwanda, Central African Republic, Seychelles, Mauritius, Senegal, Chad, Guinea, Niger, Mali, New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Wallis and Futuna, Réunion, Mayotte, Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin.

What is the lucky number for Paul?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Paul adds up to 5, linked with being adventurous, curious and freedom-loving.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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