BoyLatin origin

Paul: name meaning and origin

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Paul is a boy’s name of Latin origin that means “small, humble”.

Paul at a glance

Meaning
“small, humble”
Gender
Boy
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
PAWL
Other forms
Pablo, Paolo, Pavel, Paulo

Where the name Paul comes from

Paul comes from the Roman family name Paulus. In the Bible, Saint Paul spread Christianity and wrote many letters in the New Testament. The name has been used across Europe for many centuries.

Famous people named Paul

  • Paul McCartney (musician)

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