Bryan vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish Celtic English American

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Bryan Rank #306

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #306 for Bryan.

Is Bryan or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Bryan at #306 in the United States.

What do Bryan and Paul mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Bryan and Paul boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.