Paulo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Paulo Name at a Glance

Name	Paulo
Meaning	Little. Form of Paul.
Origin	Portuguese
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Paulo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Paulo means “Little. Form of Paul”. 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.

Paulo Name Origin

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

Is Paulo a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Paulo

When considering Paulo 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.