Luca 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

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Popularity Comparison

Luca Rank #23
Paul Rank #264

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #264 for Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or Paul more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Luca and Paul mean?

Luca means "man from Lucania" (Latin origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Luca and Paul boy or girl names?

Luca is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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