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.

Paolo

Italian, variation of Paul

"small"

Paolo is an irresistibly lush Italian name for boys , worlds more romantic than its spare English equivalent. Among noted bearers of the name are Renaissance painters Uccello and Veronese, architect…

Pavel

Russian variation of Paul

"small"

Pavel may be widespread in the former Soviet Union, but it has a somewhat impoverished image here.

Pau

Catalan variant of Paul

"small; peace"

A very common name in Catalonia, in the northeast of Spain, in no small part because it translates as "peace" in the Catalan tongue. Alec and HIlaria Baldwin used it as one of the middle names for…

Paulino

Spanish; Portuguese, from Latin

"small"

An endearing Spanish and Portuguese form of Paul.

Pasha

Russian, diminutive of Pavel

"small, humble"

Similar in sound to Sasha, Pasha is a Russian diminutive of the name Pavel, itself a form of Paul. Also used as a title for a high ranking officer in the (now historical) Ottoman military, and as the…

Pol

Breton and Catalan form of Paul

"small"

Pol, pronounced as "pole," though a popular Breton name, would be an unusual form of a simple classic elsewhere. The Breton Saint Pol Aurelian was known as a slayer of dragons and a founder of…

Pavle

Serbian, Croatian, Georgian

"small"

A distinct variant of the classic Paul, used commonly in many South Slavic countries as well as Georgia.

Pavlo

Ukrainian variation of Paul, 'small"

Pavlo has more energy than the Russian Pavel, perhaps because it sounds like the Spanish Pablo.

Pava

Pava is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Finnish, it derives from the name Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble.' In some Slavic cultures, it can be related to 'pavao' meaning peacock,…

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…

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…

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…

Pavlousek

Pavlousek is a masculine surname of Czech origin that has occasionally transitioned into use as a first name. The name likely derives from Pavel (the Czech equivalent of Paul), with the suffix…

Pauel

Pauel appears to be a variant spelling of Paul, a name with Latin origins meaning "small" or "humble." This unique spelling may reflect Welsh or other Celtic influences, where vowel combinations like…

Pavlos

Greek variation of Paul

"small"

Pavlos is a distinctive Greek variation of Paul and is notably borne by Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece - the current head of the former royal family.

Poul

Poul is a Scandinavian variant of the name Paul, particularly common in Denmark and Norway. Derived from the Latin name Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble," it has a long history dating back to…

Pavilcek

Pavilcek is a masculine surname-turned-first name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Czech and Slovak communities. The name likely developed as a patronymic or diminutive form, possibly…