Hunter vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Hunter Rank #128

Paul Rank #264

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Hunter or Paul more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Paul mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Hunter and Paul boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.