Poul Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Poul Name at a Glance

Name	Poul
Meaning	Little. Form of Paul.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Poul Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Poul 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.

Poul Name Origin

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

Is Poul a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Poul

When considering Poul 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.