Paul
small, humble (Latin)
Paul is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 316, with 23,628 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
small, humble (Latin)
Paul originates from the Latin name Paulus, carried by the foundational early Christian missionary Saint Paul. In the Philippines, the English form 'Paul' is extremely common, often chosen both for its strong Christian association and its standard Western usage.
Derived from the Roman family name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble' in Latin. It gained widespread Christian usage through Saint Paul the Apostle and was introduced to the Philippines primarily via English during the American period and general Christian tradition alongside its Spanish counterpart Pablo.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very popular as a standalone name or in compound pairings like John Paul or Paul Vincent. Common Filipino informal call-names include Pol, Pau, or Paulo.
Related forms
- Pablo Spanish
- Paolo Italian
- Paul French
- Paulo Portuguese
- Pavel Russian
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Paul with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Paul with two Filipino surnames?
Paul is the given name. The full name is Paul + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Paul a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Paul is number 316, with 23,628 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.