Edward vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Edward Rank #228

Paul Rank #264

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Edward or Paul more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Edward and Paul mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Edward and Paul boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.