Brian vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Brian Rank #301

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Paul mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Brian and Paul boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.