Jose vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jose Rank #91
Paul Rank #264

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Paul more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Jose and Paul mean?

Jose means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Jose and Paul boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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