Paulo
small, humble (Latin)
Paulo is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 301, with 24,716 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
small, humble (Latin)
Derived from the Latin family name Paulus, meaning 'small' or 'humble'. In the Philippines, Paulo is commonly chosen for its Catholic biblical heritage and smooth phonetic appeal, serving as a popular Iberian alternative to Pablo or the English Paul.
Paulo is the Portuguese and Galician form of the Latin name Paulus, closely related to the Spanish Pablo and English Paul. In the Philippines, it has been widely adopted as a classic Christian given name, often influenced by Iberian naming traditions and the biblical Apostle Paul.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Pao' or 'Pau'. Often used as a standalone name or in compound pairings such as Juan Paulo or Paulo Jose.
Related forms
- Pablo Spanish
- Paul English
- Paolo Italian
- Paulo Portuguese
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Paulo 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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About the name Paulo
How do I use Paulo with two Filipino surnames?
Paulo is the given name. The full name is Paulo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Paulo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Paulo is number 301, with 24,716 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.