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Harrison vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Harrison Rank #121
Paul Rank #264

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrison or Paul more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Paul mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Harrison and Paul boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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