Felix vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

Felix Rank #177
Paul Rank #264

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Paul more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Felix and Paul mean?

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

Are Felix and Paul boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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