Pavel - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Pavel \p(a)-vel\ is a variant of Paul (Latin), and the meaning of Pavel is "small".

The baby name Pavel sounds like Pavlo and Pavle. Other similar baby names are Pawel, Pauel, Havel, Pazel and Ravel.

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