Jason vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Jason Rank #148

Paul Rank #264

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Jason or Paul more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Jason and Paul mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Jason and Paul boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.