Variations of Paul

Paul

Latin

"small"

Paul is an ancient name for boys -- popular in Roman and medieval times -- that's not very fashionable now, which can work in its favor, scarcity balancing simplicity. To the thousands of girls who…

Pablo

Spanish variation of Paul

"small"

Pablo, the commonly used Spanish version of Paul, has the added bonus of some fantastic artistic bearers: painter Picasso, cellist Casals, and poet Neruda. Pablo has been consistently in the US…

Paulo

Portuguese, Swedish, and Hawaiian variation of Paul

Paulo suffers in comparison to the richer and more authentic-sounding Paolo.

Paavo

Finnish variation of Paul

This international variation deserves its own listing for a winning combination of distinctiveness and simplicity.

Pál

Pál is a masculine Hungarian form of Paul, derived from the Latin name Paulus meaning 'small' or 'humble.' Despite its short form, the name carries significant cultural weight in Hungary, where it…

Pól

Pól is a masculine name that represents the Faroese, Icelandic, and Irish Gaelic form of Paul. The original name Paul derives from Latin 'Paulus,' meaning 'small' or 'humble.' Pól maintains the…

Pusha

Pusha is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Indian languages where it could relate to Sanskrit elements meaning 'nourishment' or 'flourishing.' Alternatively, it…

Pawel

Pawel is the Polish variant of Paul, a masculine name with ancient roots. Derived from the Latin name 'Paulus,' meaning 'small' or 'humble,' it carries significant historical and religious importance…

Paavali

Paavali is a Finnish masculine name that serves as the Finnish equivalent of Paul. Derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble,' it carries the same apostolic connections as its…

Pashenka

Russian diminutive of Paul.