Pavle Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationPAHV-leh / /ˈpɑːv.lɛ/

Slavic; Latin

Meaning

small; humble (Slavic); from the Latin 'Paulus', meaning small (Latin)

Historical & Cultural Background

Pavle is a Slavic name, commonly used in various Slavic countries, reflecting cultural ties to Eastern Orthodox traditions. In Latin, it is derived from 'Paulus', which has been a popular name in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Paul. The name has historical significance in both religious and cultural narratives across Europe.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Pavlo
  • Pavel
  • Paolo

International Variants

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

Famous people named Pavle

Pavle II of Serbia — Patriarch of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Pavle Goranović — Montenegrin politician.

Fictional characters named Pavle

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Pavle was first seen in the United States in 1999. Pavle has ranked as high as #1409 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Pavle has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Pavle (2016)

StateBirthsShare
IL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19995
20025
20066
20099
20106
20117
201210
20136
20145
201511
201614
201714
20187
20208
20215
20239
20246