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PAUL
Gender: M
Origin: Latin
Meaning: "small"
Popularity in 2008: #155
An ancient name -- popular in Roman and medieval times -- that's not very fashionable now, which can work in its favor -- scarcity balancing simplicity. It also boasts a wide range of name-sharing heroes, from Revere to Newman, Cezanne to McCartney.
Paul is being discussed in our message boards:
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