Paulo

small, humble (Latin)

Paulo is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #301 (24,716 records), 2 syllables.

Spanish / Biblical Spanish colonial
PSA rank
#301
Count
24,716
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish / Biblical
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Sound
Soft

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.

Spanish 60% Biblical 40%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
4/5
Formal feel
3/5
Sound: Soft Sage Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

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.

Best known for: Apostle Paul (Biblical figure) / Paulo Avelino (Filipino actor)

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Paulo with popular surnames

How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.

Paulo dela Cruz Garcia 82
2–3–3 · PCG
Paulo dela Cruz Reyes 88
2–3–2 · PCR
Paulo Garcia dela Cruz 84
2–3–3 · PGC
Paulo Garcia Reyes 89
2–3–2 · PGR
Paulo Reyes dela Cruz 88
2–2–3 · PRC
Paulo Reyes Garcia 88
2–2–3 · PRG
Paulo Ramos dela Cruz 88
2–2–3 · PRC
Paulo Ramos Garcia 88
2–2–3 · PRG
Paulo Ramos Reyes 83
2–2–2 · PRR
Paulo Mendoza dela Cruz 84
2–3–3 · PMC
Paulo Mendoza Garcia 84
2–3–3 · PMG
Paulo Mendoza Reyes 89
2–3–2 · PMR
Paulo Santos dela Cruz 88
2–2–3 · PSC
Paulo Santos Garcia 88
2–2–3 · PSG
Paulo Santos Reyes 84
2–2–2 · PSR
Paulo Flores dela Cruz 88
2–2–3 · PFC
Paulo Flores Garcia 88
2–2–3 · PFG
Paulo Flores Reyes 82
2–2–2 · PFR
Paulo Gonzales dela Cruz 82
2–3–3 · PGC
Paulo Gonzales Garcia 81
2–3–3 · PGG
Paulo Gonzales Reyes 85
2–3–2 · PGR

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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?

PSA rank #301 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.