Paulo Boy

Popularity: #817 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAH-loo / ˈpaw.lu

Portuguese; Latin

Meaning

Latin: small; humble

Historical & Cultural Background

Paulo is a common name in Portuguese-speaking countries, derived from the Latin name Paulus. It has been widely used in Christian contexts due to Saint Paul, an important figure in Christianity. The name has variations in many languages, reflecting its widespread adoption across cultures. It is often associated with qualities of humility and modesty.

Trend Summary

Paulo has maintained a steady presence in baby name rankings in the U.S., though it is less common than its variants.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Paulo
  • Paulozinho

International Variants

  • Pablo (Spanish)
  • Paolo (Italian)
  • Paul (English)
  • Pavlo (Ukrainian)

Famous people named Paulo

Paulo Coelho is a Brazilian author known for his novel 'The Alchemist'.

Paulo Dybala is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for AS Roma.

Paulo Freire was a Brazilian educator and philosopher, famous for his influential work in critical pedagogy.

Paulo Mendes da Rocha is a Brazilian architect recognized for his modernist designs.

Fictional characters named Paulo

Paulo is a character in the video game 'The Last of Us Part II', serving as a companion to the protagonist.

Paulo is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Paulo was first seen in the United States in 1913. Paulo has ranked as high as #1261 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Massachusetts, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Paulo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Paulo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 26
43%
CA 24
40%
FL 10
17%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19137
19155
19166
19179
19188
19206
192115
192217
192318
192416
192515
192610
192720
19288
192921
193020
193117
193214
193311
193418
193512
193611
193715
193812
193910
19409
194118
194210
194311
194415
194510
19469
194713
194820
194924
195013
195115
195211
195310
195415
195516
195610
195711
195813
19597
19609
196111
196223
196318
196426
196519
196626
196729
196828
196935
197051
197172
197260
197375
197465
197568
197678
197761
197875
197984
198079
198183
198272
198365
198462
198561
198649
198757
198845
198955
199058
199177
199257
199355
199458
199581
199661
199762
199874
199966
200069
200177
200290
200388
200489
2005121
2006122
200790
200890
200985
201072
201191
201266
201374
201474
201567
201663
201771
201888
201968
2020100
202185
202293
2023110
2024107