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Angelo vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Angelo Rank #286
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #286 for Angelo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelo or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Angelo at #286 in the United States.

What do Angelo and Paul mean?

Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Angelo and Paul boy or girl names?

Angelo is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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