Paul Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Paul Name at a Glance

Name	Paul
Meaning	Little; small. Biblical apostle and evangelist Paul's letters to early Christians comprise many New Testament books. Before converting to Christianity at Damascus, Paul had been involved in the brutal persecution of Christians.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Paul Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Paul means “Little; small. Biblical apostle and evangelist Paul's letters to early Christians comprise many New Testament books. Before converting to Christianity at Damascus, Paul had been involved in the brutal persecution of Christians”. 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.

Paul Name Origin

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

Is Paul a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Paul

When considering Paul 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.