Paul - name meaning and origin

The boy's and girl's name Paul \paul\ is related to Paula and Paulina.

The baby name Paul sounds like Pauly, Pauli and Paule. Other similar baby names are Gal, Gail, Gael, Cal, Dail, Dael, Gahl, Jael, Lael, Mal, Pat, Poll, Page, Pali, Pama, Pam, Pavla, Paulla, Paulie, Paola, Paz, Paza, Peall, Pearl, Perl, Phil, Prue, Pru, Raula, Sal, Tal and Val.

Paul is a popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Paul. Compare Paul with related baby names.