Manuel vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Manuel Rank #352

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #352 for Manuel.

Is Manuel or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Manuel at #352 in the United States.

What do Manuel and Paul mean?

Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Manuel and Paul boy or girl names?

Manuel is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.