Paolo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Paolo Name at a Glance

Name	Paolo
Meaning	Italian form of Paul: Small.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Paolo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Paolo means “Italian form of Paul: Small”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Paolo Name Origin

Our database records Paolo under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Paolo a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Paolo is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Paolo

When considering Paolo for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.